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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,783, 22,175.44 and 6,013.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,783, 22,175.44 and 6,013.12 is: 9,020.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,783 : 22,175.44 = 6,013.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,783/22,175.44 = 6,013.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,783x = 22,175.44 × 6,013.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,783x = 133,343,581.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,343,581.77/14,783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.06

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