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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,601.22, 21,901.84 and 4,071.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,601.22, 21,901.84 and 4,071.27 is: 6,106.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,601.22 : 21,901.84 = 4,071.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,601.22/21,901.84 = 4,071.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,601.22x = 21,901.84 × 4,071.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,601.22x = 89,168,304.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,168,304.14/14,601.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,106.91

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