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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.53, 22,161.47 and 6,012.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.53, 22,161.47 and 6,012.73 is: 9,020.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.53 : 22,161.47 = 6,012.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.53/22,161.47 = 6,012.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.53x = 22,161.47 × 6,012.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.53x = 133,250,935.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,250,935.51/14,771.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.79

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