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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,447.94, 21,667.57 and 6,127.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,447.94, 21,667.57 and 6,127.81 is: 9,189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,447.94 : 21,667.57 = 6,127.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,447.94/21,667.57 = 6,127.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,447.94x = 21,667.57 × 6,127.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,447.94x = 132,774,752.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,774,752.12/14,447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,189.87

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