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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,787.90, 22,162.59 and 6,012.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,787.90, 22,162.59 and 6,012.54 is: 9,010.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,787.90 : 22,162.59 = 6,012.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,787.90/22,162.59 = 6,012.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,787.90x = 22,162.59 × 6,012.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,787.90x = 133,253,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,253,458.88/14,787.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.98

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