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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,447.66, 21,674.79 and 6,127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,447.66, 21,674.79 and 6,127.98 is: 9,193.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,447.66 : 21,674.79 = 6,127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,447.66/21,674.79 = 6,127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,447.66x = 21,674.79 × 6,127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,447.66x = 132,822,679.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,822,679.62/14,447.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,193.37

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