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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.54, 21,227.49 and 6,144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.54, 21,227.49 and 6,144.48 is: 9,216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.54 : 21,227.49 = 6,144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.54/21,227.49 = 6,144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.54x = 21,227.49 × 6,144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.54x = 130,431,887.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,431,887.76/14,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,216.80

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