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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.96, 22,287.97 and 6,087.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.96, 22,287.97 and 6,087.28 is: 9,130.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.96 : 22,287.97 = 6,087.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.96/22,287.97 = 6,087.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.96x = 22,287.97 × 6,087.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.96x = 135,673,114.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,673,114.02/14,858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,130.73

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