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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.48, 21,239.42 and 6,152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.48, 21,239.42 and 6,152.42 is: 9,228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.48 : 21,239.42 = 6,152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.48/21,239.42 = 6,152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.48x = 21,239.42 × 6,152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.48x = 130,673,854.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,673,854.73/14,159.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,228.72

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