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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,812.02, 22,212.45 and 6,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,812.02, 22,212.45 and 6,042.24 is: 9,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,812.02 : 22,212.45 = 6,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,812.02/22,212.45 = 6,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,812.02x = 22,212.45 × 6,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,812.02x = 134,212,953.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,212,953.89/14,812.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.08

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