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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.82, 22,465.55 and 6,089.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.82, 22,465.55 and 6,089.27 is: 9,134.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.82 : 22,465.55 = 6,089.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.82/22,465.55 = 6,089.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.82x = 22,465.55 × 6,089.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.82x = 136,798,656.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,798,656.87/14,975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,134.64

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