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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,815.67, 22,231.71 and 6,049.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,815.67, 22,231.71 and 6,049.90 is: 9,078.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,815.67 : 22,231.71 = 6,049.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,815.67/22,231.71 = 6,049.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,815.67x = 22,231.71 × 6,049.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,815.67x = 134,499,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,499,570.58/14,815.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,078.20

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