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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.64, 22,275.24 and 6,096.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.64, 22,275.24 and 6,096.72 is: 9,141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.64 : 22,275.24 = 6,096.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.64/22,275.24 = 6,096.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.64x = 22,275.24 × 6,096.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.64x = 135,805,901.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,805,901.21/14,855.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.71

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