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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,045.55, 21,068.77 and 6,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,045.55, 21,068.77 and 6,144 is: 9,216.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,045.55 : 21,068.77 = 6,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,045.55/21,068.77 = 6,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,045.55x = 21,068.77 × 6,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,045.55x = 129,446,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,446,522.88/14,045.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,216.19

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