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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,814.54, 22,221.36 and 6,049.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,814.54, 22,221.36 and 6,049.53 is: 9,074.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,814.54 : 22,221.36 = 6,049.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,814.54/22,221.36 = 6,049.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,814.54x = 22,221.36 × 6,049.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,814.54x = 134,428,783.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,428,783.96/14,814.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.11

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