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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,885.28, 22,327.94 and 6,004.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,885.28, 22,327.94 and 6,004.46 is: 9,006.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,885.28 : 22,327.94 = 6,004.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,885.28/22,327.94 = 6,004.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,885.28x = 22,327.94 × 6,004.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,885.28x = 134,067,222.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,067,222.61/14,885.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.70

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