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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,452.59, 21,678.39 and 6,127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,452.59, 21,678.39 and 6,127.25 is: 9,190.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,452.59 : 21,678.39 = 6,127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,452.59/21,678.39 = 6,127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,452.59x = 21,678.39 × 6,127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,452.59x = 132,828,806.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,828,806.74/14,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,190.66

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