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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,773.80, 22,163.40 and 6,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,773.80, 22,163.40 and 6,009.60 is: 9,015.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,773.80 : 22,163.40 = 6,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,773.80/22,163.40 = 6,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,773.80x = 22,163.40 × 6,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,773.80x = 133,193,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,193,168.64/14,773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.50

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