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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,477.58, 21,710.79 and 6,161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,477.58, 21,710.79 and 6,161.54 is: 9,239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,477.58 : 21,710.79 = 6,161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,477.58/21,710.79 = 6,161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,477.58x = 21,710.79 × 6,161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,477.58x = 133,771,792.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,771,792.46/14,477.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.93

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