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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.36, 22,291.25 and 6,088.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.36, 22,291.25 and 6,088.23 is: 9,135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.36 : 22,291.25 = 6,088.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.36/22,291.25 = 6,088.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.36x = 22,291.25 × 6,088.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.36x = 135,714,226.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,714,226.55/14,855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,135.71

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