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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,786.36, 22,171.26 and 6,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,786.36, 22,171.26 and 6,011 is: 9,013.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,786.36 : 22,171.26 = 6,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,786.36/22,171.26 = 6,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,786.36x = 22,171.26 × 6,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,786.36x = 133,271,443.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,271,443.86/14,786.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.13

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