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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.17, 21,059.31 and 6,136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.17, 21,059.31 and 6,136.66 is: 9,207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.17 : 21,059.31 = 6,136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.17/21,059.31 = 6,136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.17x = 21,059.31 × 6,136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.17x = 129,233,720.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,233,720.01/14,035.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,207.85

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