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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,511.95, 21,747.39 and 6,183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,511.95, 21,747.39 and 6,183.59 is: 9,266.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,511.95 : 21,747.39 = 6,183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,511.95/21,747.39 = 6,183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,511.95x = 21,747.39 × 6,183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,511.95x = 134,476,834.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,476,834.59/14,511.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.63

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