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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,423.89, 21,625.61 and 6,414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,423.89, 21,625.61 and 6,414.28 is: 9,616.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,423.89 : 21,625.61 = 6,414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,423.89/21,625.61 = 6,414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,423.89x = 21,625.61 × 6,414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,423.89x = 138,712,717.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,712,717.71/14,423.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,616.87

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