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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.59, 21,096.26 and 6,161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.59, 21,096.26 and 6,161.03 is: 9,244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.59 : 21,096.26 = 6,161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.59/21,096.26 = 6,161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.59x = 21,096.26 × 6,161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.59x = 129,974,690.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,974,690.75/14,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.56

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