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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,766.68, 22,147.82 and 6,001.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,766.68, 22,147.82 and 6,001.56 is: 9,001.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,766.68 : 22,147.82 = 6,001.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,766.68/22,147.82 = 6,001.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,766.68x = 22,147.82 × 6,001.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,766.68x = 132,921,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,921,470.60/14,766.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.45

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