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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,426.14, 21,639.34 and 6,105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,426.14, 21,639.34 and 6,105.06 is: 9,157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,426.14 : 21,639.34 = 6,105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,426.14/21,639.34 = 6,105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,426.14x = 21,639.34 × 6,105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,426.14x = 132,109,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,109,469.06/14,426.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,157.65

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