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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.20, 22,278.90 and 6,090.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.20, 22,278.90 and 6,090.20 is: 9,127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.20 : 22,278.90 = 6,090.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.20/22,278.90 = 6,090.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.20x = 22,278.90 × 6,090.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.20x = 135,682,956.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,682,956.78/14,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,127.56

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