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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.91, 21,697.56 and 6,150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.91, 21,697.56 and 6,150.06 is: 9,226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.91 : 21,697.56 = 6,150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.91/21,697.56 = 6,150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.91x = 21,697.56 × 6,150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.91x = 133,441,295.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,441,295.85/14,462.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,226.45

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