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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,856.39, 22,294.59 and 6,091.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,856.39, 22,294.59 and 6,091.05 is: 9,140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,856.39 : 22,294.59 = 6,091.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,856.39/22,294.59 = 6,091.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,856.39x = 22,294.59 × 6,091.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,856.39x = 135,797,462.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,797,462.42/14,856.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,140.68

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