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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,443.73, 21,651.76 and 6,112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,443.73, 21,651.76 and 6,112.29 is: 9,162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,443.73 : 21,651.76 = 6,112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,443.73/21,651.76 = 6,112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,443.73x = 21,651.76 × 6,112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,443.73x = 132,341,712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,341,712.59/14,443.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,162.57

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