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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,061.59, 21,087.42 and 6,167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,061.59, 21,087.42 and 6,167.94 is: 9,249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,061.59 : 21,087.42 = 6,167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,061.59/21,087.42 = 6,167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,061.59x = 21,087.42 × 6,167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,061.59x = 130,065,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,065,941.31/14,061.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.73

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