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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,472.65, 21,709.99 and 6,151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,472.65, 21,709.99 and 6,151.72 is: 9,228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,472.65 : 21,709.99 = 6,151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,472.65/21,709.99 = 6,151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,472.65x = 21,709.99 × 6,151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,472.65x = 133,553,779.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,553,779.68/14,472.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,228.01

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