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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.91, 22,387.58 and 6,039.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.91, 22,387.58 and 6,039.91 is: 9,058.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.91 : 22,387.58 = 6,039.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.91/22,387.58 = 6,039.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.91x = 22,387.58 × 6,039.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.91x = 135,219,064.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,219,064.70/14,926.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,058.74

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