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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,814.58, 22,221.88 and 6,049.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,814.58, 22,221.88 and 6,049.49 is: 9,074.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,814.58 : 22,221.88 = 6,049.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,814.58/22,221.88 = 6,049.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,814.58x = 22,221.88 × 6,049.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,814.58x = 134,431,064.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,431,064.74/14,814.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.24

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