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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,481.98, 21,725.88 and 6,161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,481.98, 21,725.88 and 6,161.96 is: 9,244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,481.98 : 21,725.88 = 6,161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,481.98/21,725.88 = 6,161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,481.98x = 21,725.88 × 6,161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,481.98x = 133,874,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,874,003.52/14,481.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.18

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