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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,856.73, 22,281.45 and 6,094.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,856.73, 22,281.45 and 6,094.15 is: 9,139.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,856.73 : 22,281.45 = 6,094.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,856.73/22,281.45 = 6,094.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,856.73x = 22,281.45 × 6,094.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,856.73x = 135,786,498.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,786,498.52/14,856.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,139.73

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