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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.73, 22,284.45 and 6,096.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.73, 22,284.45 and 6,096.15 is: 9,142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.73 : 22,284.45 = 6,096.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.73/22,284.45 = 6,096.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.73x = 22,284.45 × 6,096.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.73x = 135,849,349.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,849,349.87/14,858.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.73

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