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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.62, 22,157.43 and 6,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.62, 22,157.43 and 6,004.48 is: 9,006.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.62 : 22,157.43 = 6,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.62/22,157.43 = 6,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.62x = 22,157.43 × 6,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.62x = 133,043,845.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,043,845.29/14,771.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.72

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