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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,362.60, 21,543.90 and 6,170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,362.60, 21,543.90 and 6,170.60 is: 9,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,362.60 : 21,543.90 = 6,170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,362.60/21,543.90 = 6,170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,362.60x = 21,543.90 × 6,170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,362.60x = 132,938,789.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,938,789.34/14,362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.90

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