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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,778.81, 22,168.22 and 6,011.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,778.81, 22,168.22 and 6,011.73 is: 9,017.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,778.81 : 22,168.22 = 6,011.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,778.81/22,168.22 = 6,011.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,778.81x = 22,168.22 × 6,011.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,778.81x = 133,269,323.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,269,323.16/14,778.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.60

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