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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.27, 22,377.65 and 6,035.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.27, 22,377.65 and 6,035.11 is: 9,051.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.27 : 22,377.65 = 6,035.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.27/22,377.65 = 6,035.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.27x = 22,377.65 × 6,035.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.27x = 135,051,493.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,051,493.17/14,920.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,051.55

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