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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,465.68, 21,694.26 and 6,145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,465.68, 21,694.26 and 6,145.63 is: 9,216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,465.68 : 21,694.26 = 6,145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,465.68/21,694.26 = 6,145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,465.68x = 21,694.26 × 6,145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,465.68x = 133,324,895.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,324,895.08/14,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,216.64

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