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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.73, 22,285.95 and 6,097.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.73, 22,285.95 and 6,097.15 is: 9,144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.73 : 22,285.95 = 6,097.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.73/22,285.95 = 6,097.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.73x = 22,285.95 × 6,097.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.73x = 135,880,780.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,880,780.04/14,859.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,144.23

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