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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.79, 22,287.89 and 6,096.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.79, 22,287.89 and 6,096.99 is: 9,147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.79 : 22,287.89 = 6,096.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.79/22,287.89 = 6,096.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.79x = 22,287.89 × 6,096.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.79x = 135,889,011.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,889,011.97/14,855.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.21

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