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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.48, 22,283.12 and 6,090.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.48, 22,283.12 and 6,090.38 is: 9,135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.48 : 22,283.12 = 6,090.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.48/22,283.12 = 6,090.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.48x = 22,283.12 × 6,090.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.48x = 135,712,668.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,712,668.39/14,855.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,135.53

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