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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.22, 21,094.68 and 6,157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.22, 21,094.68 and 6,157.66 is: 9,239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.22 : 21,094.68 = 6,157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.22/21,094.68 = 6,157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.22x = 21,094.68 × 6,157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.22x = 129,893,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,893,867.25/14,059.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.05

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