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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.78, 22,161.85 and 6,012.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.78, 22,161.85 and 6,012.98 is: 9,021.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.78 : 22,161.85 = 6,012.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.78/22,161.85 = 6,012.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.78x = 22,161.85 × 6,012.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.78x = 133,258,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,258,760.81/14,771.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.17

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