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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,067.78, 21,101.67 and 6,059.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,067.78, 21,101.67 and 6,059.27 is: 9,088.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,067.78 : 21,101.67 = 6,059.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,067.78/21,101.67 = 6,059.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,067.78x = 21,101.67 × 6,059.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,067.78x = 127,860,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,860,610.47/14,067.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,088.90

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