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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,611.68, 21,901.80 and 6,295.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,611.68, 21,901.80 and 6,295.61 is: 9,436.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,611.68 : 21,901.80 = 6,295.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,611.68/21,901.80 = 6,295.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,611.68x = 21,901.80 × 6,295.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,611.68x = 137,885,191.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,885,191.10/14,611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,436.64

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