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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,866.44, 22,299.72 and 6,099.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,866.44, 22,299.72 and 6,099.36 is: 9,149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,866.44 : 22,299.72 = 6,099.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,866.44/22,299.72 = 6,099.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,866.44x = 22,299.72 × 6,099.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,866.44x = 136,014,020.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,014,020.18/14,866.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.06

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