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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,779.44, 22,170.96 and 6,013.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,779.44, 22,170.96 and 6,013.17 is: 9,020.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,779.44 : 22,170.96 = 6,013.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,779.44/22,170.96 = 6,013.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,779.44x = 22,170.96 × 6,013.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,779.44x = 133,317,751.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,317,751.54/14,779.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.49

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