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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,778.84, 22,149.01 and 6,003.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,778.84, 22,149.01 and 6,003.50 is: 8,997.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,778.84 : 22,149.01 = 6,003.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,778.84/22,149.01 = 6,003.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,778.84x = 22,149.01 × 6,003.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,778.84x = 132,971,581.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,971,581.54/14,778.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.43

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