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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,453.59, 21,679.89 and 6,128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,453.59, 21,679.89 and 6,128.25 is: 9,192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,453.59 : 21,679.89 = 6,128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,453.59/21,679.89 = 6,128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,453.59x = 21,679.89 × 6,128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,453.59x = 132,859,785.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,859,785.89/14,453.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,192.17

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