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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.80, 22,298.70 and 6,096.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.80, 22,298.70 and 6,096.20 is: 9,144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.80 : 22,298.70 = 6,096.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.80/22,298.70 = 6,096.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.80x = 22,298.70 × 6,096.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.80x = 135,937,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,937,334.94/14,865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,144.30

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