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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.05, 21,647.35 and 6,110.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.05, 21,647.35 and 6,110.11 is: 9,166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.05 : 21,647.35 = 6,110.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.05/21,647.35 = 6,110.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.05x = 21,647.35 × 6,110.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.05x = 132,267,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,267,689.71/14,430.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,166.13

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