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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,770.62, 22,157.64 and 6,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,770.62, 22,157.64 and 6,005.70 is: 9,009.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,770.62 : 22,157.64 = 6,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,770.62/22,157.64 = 6,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,770.62x = 22,157.64 × 6,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,770.62x = 133,072,138.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,072,138.55/14,770.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.25

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