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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,477.63, 21,722.52 and 6,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,477.63, 21,722.52 and 6,159.44 is: 9,241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,477.63 : 21,722.52 = 6,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,477.63/21,722.52 = 6,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,477.63x = 21,722.52 × 6,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,477.63x = 133,798,449.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,798,449.98/14,477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.74

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