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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,786.82, 22,171.86 and 6,011.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,786.82, 22,171.86 and 6,011.42 is: 9,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,786.82 : 22,171.86 = 6,011.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,786.82/22,171.86 = 6,011.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,786.82x = 22,171.86 × 6,011.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,786.82x = 133,284,251.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,284,251.78/14,786.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.72

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