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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,003.10, 20,992.65 and 6,099.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,003.10, 20,992.65 and 6,099.59 is: 9,144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,003.10 : 20,992.65 = 6,099.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,003.10/20,992.65 = 6,099.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,003.10x = 20,992.65 × 6,099.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,003.10x = 128,046,453.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,046,453.05/14,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,144.15

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