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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,602.70, 21,912.48 and 6,168.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,602.70, 21,912.48 and 6,168.57 is: 9,256.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,602.70 : 21,912.48 = 6,168.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,602.70/21,912.48 = 6,168.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,602.70x = 21,912.48 × 6,168.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,602.70x = 135,168,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,168,666.75/14,602.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.42

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