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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,778.54, 22,148.66 and 6,003.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,778.54, 22,148.66 and 6,003.26 is: 8,997.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,778.54 : 22,148.66 = 6,003.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,778.54/22,148.66 = 6,003.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,778.54x = 22,148.66 × 6,003.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,778.54x = 132,964,164.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,964,164.63/14,778.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.11

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