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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,949.65, 22,425.57 and 6,060.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,949.65, 22,425.57 and 6,060.71 is: 9,091.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,949.65 : 22,425.57 = 6,060.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,949.65/22,425.57 = 6,060.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,949.65x = 22,425.57 × 6,060.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,949.65x = 135,914,932.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,914,932.42/14,949.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.51

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