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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.86, 22,285.32 and 6,099.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.86, 22,285.32 and 6,099.96 is: 9,141.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.86 : 22,285.32 = 6,099.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.86/22,285.32 = 6,099.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.86x = 22,285.32 × 6,099.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.86x = 135,939,560.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,939,560.59/14,869.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.95

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