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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,438.63, 21,658.08 and 6,117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,438.63, 21,658.08 and 6,117.59 is: 9,176.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,438.63 : 21,658.08 = 6,117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,438.63/21,658.08 = 6,117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,438.63x = 21,658.08 × 6,117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,438.63x = 132,495,253.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,495,253.63/14,438.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,176.44

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