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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,425.62, 21,640.65 and 6,105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,425.62, 21,640.65 and 6,105.68 is: 9,159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,425.62 : 21,640.65 = 6,105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,425.62/21,640.65 = 6,105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,425.62x = 21,640.65 × 6,105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,425.62x = 132,130,883.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,130,883.89/14,425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,159.46

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