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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,436.97, 21,639.02 and 6,111.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,436.97, 21,639.02 and 6,111.79 is: 9,160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,436.97 : 21,639.02 = 6,111.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,436.97/21,639.02 = 6,111.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,436.97x = 21,639.02 × 6,111.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,436.97x = 132,253,061.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,253,061.39/14,436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,160.72

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