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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,772.62, 22,158.93 and 6,005.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,772.62, 22,158.93 and 6,005.48 is: 9,008.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,772.62 : 22,158.93 = 6,005.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,772.62/22,158.93 = 6,005.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,772.62x = 22,158.93 × 6,005.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,772.62x = 133,075,010.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,075,010.94/14,772.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.22

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