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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,423.58, 21,630.09 and 6,104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,423.58, 21,630.09 and 6,104.25 is: 9,154.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,423.58 : 21,630.09 = 6,104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,423.58/21,630.09 = 6,104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,423.58x = 21,630.09 × 6,104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,423.58x = 132,035,476.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,035,476.88/14,423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,154.14

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