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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,856.71, 22,265.51 and 6,086.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,856.71, 22,265.51 and 6,086.84 is: 9,122.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,856.71 : 22,265.51 = 6,086.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,856.71/22,265.51 = 6,086.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,856.71x = 22,265.51 × 6,086.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,856.71x = 135,526,455.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,526,455.13/14,856.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,122.24

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