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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,423.14, 21,637.59 and 6,103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,423.14, 21,637.59 and 6,103.11 is: 9,155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,423.14 : 21,637.59 = 6,103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,423.14/21,637.59 = 6,103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,423.14x = 21,637.59 × 6,103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,423.14x = 132,056,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,056,591.90/14,423.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.88

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