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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.40, 22,287.30 and 6,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.40, 22,287.30 and 6,095.80 is: 9,139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.40 : 22,287.30 = 6,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.40/22,287.30 = 6,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.40x = 22,287.30 × 6,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.40x = 135,858,923.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,858,923.34/14,865.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,139.27

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