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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.10, 22,278.94 and 6,099.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.10, 22,278.94 and 6,099.16 is: 9,145.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.10 : 22,278.94 = 6,099.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.10/22,278.94 = 6,099.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.10x = 22,278.94 × 6,099.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.10x = 135,882,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,882,855.16/14,858.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.37

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