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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,422.58, 21,628.59 and 6,103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,422.58, 21,628.59 and 6,103.25 is: 9,152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,422.58 : 21,628.59 = 6,103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,422.58/21,628.59 = 6,103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,422.58x = 21,628.59 × 6,103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,422.58x = 132,004,693.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,004,693.49/14,422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,152.64

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