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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868, 22,289.28 and 6,097.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868, 22,289.28 and 6,097.44 is: 9,140.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868 : 22,289.28 = 6,097.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868/22,289.28 = 6,097.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868x = 22,289.28 × 6,097.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868x = 135,907,547.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,907,547.44/14,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,140.94

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