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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.93, 22,161.50 and 6,001.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.93, 22,161.50 and 6,001.49 is: 9,005.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.93 : 22,161.50 = 6,001.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.93/22,161.50 = 6,001.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.93x = 22,161.50 × 6,001.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.93x = 133,002,020.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,002,020.64/14,768.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.53

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