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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868.39, 22,285.56 and 6,092.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868.39, 22,285.56 and 6,092.45 is: 9,131.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868.39 : 22,285.56 = 6,092.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868.39/22,285.56 = 6,092.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868.39x = 22,285.56 × 6,092.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868.39x = 135,773,548.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,773,548.59/14,868.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.69

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