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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.65, 22,161.66 and 6,012.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.65, 22,161.66 and 6,012.85 is: 9,020.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.65 : 22,161.66 = 6,012.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.65/22,161.66 = 6,012.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.65x = 22,161.66 × 6,012.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.65x = 133,254,737.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,254,737.33/14,771.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.98

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