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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,790, 22,172.58 and 6,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,790, 22,172.58 and 6,031.20 is: 9,041.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,790 : 22,172.58 = 6,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,790/22,172.58 = 6,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,790x = 22,172.58 × 6,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,790x = 133,727,264.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,727,264.50/14,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.74

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