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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,780.30, 22,166.40 and 6,016.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,780.30, 22,166.40 and 6,016.10 is: 9,022.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,780.30 : 22,166.40 = 6,016.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,780.30/22,166.40 = 6,016.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,780.30x = 22,166.40 × 6,016.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,780.30x = 133,355,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,355,279.04/14,780.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.50

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