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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,433.62, 21,633.62 and 6,110.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,433.62, 21,633.62 and 6,110.87 is: 9,159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,433.62 : 21,633.62 = 6,110.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,433.62/21,633.62 = 6,110.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,433.62x = 21,633.62 × 6,110.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,433.62x = 132,200,100.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,200,100.73/14,433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,159.18

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