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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.70, 22,278.15 and 6,089.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.70, 22,278.15 and 6,089.70 is: 9,126.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.70 : 22,278.15 = 6,089.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.70/22,278.15 = 6,089.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.70x = 22,278.15 × 6,089.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.70x = 135,667,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,667,250.06/14,864.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,126.81

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