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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.74, 21,218.83 and 6,145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.74, 21,218.83 and 6,145.02 is: 9,215.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.74 : 21,218.83 = 6,145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.74/21,218.83 = 6,145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.74x = 21,218.83 × 6,145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.74x = 130,390,134.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,390,134.73/14,149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,215.02

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