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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.76, 22,288.92 and 6,099.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.76, 22,288.92 and 6,099.12 is: 9,147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.76 : 22,288.92 = 6,099.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.76/22,288.92 = 6,099.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.76x = 22,288.92 × 6,099.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.76x = 135,942,797.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,942,797.75/14,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.15

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