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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.27, 22,329.44 and 6,005.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.27, 22,329.44 and 6,005.46 is: 9,008.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.27 : 22,329.44 = 6,005.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.27/22,329.44 = 6,005.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.27x = 22,329.44 × 6,005.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.27x = 134,098,528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,098,528.72/14,886.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.20

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