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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,639.27, 21,957.48 and 4,108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,639.27, 21,957.48 and 4,108.34 is: 6,162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,639.27 : 21,957.48 = 4,108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,639.27/21,957.48 = 4,108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,639.27x = 21,957.48 × 4,108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,639.27x = 90,208,793.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,208,793.38/14,639.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.11

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