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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,425.49, 21,633.95 and 6,105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,425.49, 21,633.95 and 6,105.31 is: 9,156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,425.49 : 21,633.95 = 6,105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,425.49/21,633.95 = 6,105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,425.49x = 21,633.95 × 6,105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,425.49x = 132,081,932.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,081,932.45/14,425.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,156.15

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