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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,772.96, 22,149.72 and 6,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,772.96, 22,149.72 and 6,005.52 is: 9,004.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,772.96 : 22,149.72 = 6,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,772.96/22,149.72 = 6,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,772.96x = 22,149.72 × 6,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,772.96x = 133,020,586.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,020,586.45/14,772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.33

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