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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.76, 22,278.60 and 6,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.76, 22,278.60 and 6,095.28 is: 9,133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.76 : 22,278.60 = 6,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.76/22,278.60 = 6,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.76x = 22,278.60 × 6,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.76x = 135,794,305.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,794,305.01/14,867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.47

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