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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.68, 22,347.50 and 6,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.68, 22,347.50 and 6,014.72 is: 9,020.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.68 : 22,347.50 = 6,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.68/22,347.50 = 6,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.68x = 22,347.50 × 6,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.68x = 134,413,955.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,413,955.20/14,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.05

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