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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,856.96, 22,284.98 and 6,085.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,856.96, 22,284.98 and 6,085.28 is: 9,127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,856.96 : 22,284.98 = 6,085.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,856.96/22,284.98 = 6,085.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,856.96x = 22,284.98 × 6,085.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,856.96x = 135,610,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,610,201.24/14,856.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,127.72

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