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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,069.69, 21,099.38 and 6,166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,069.69, 21,099.38 and 6,166.76 is: 9,247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,069.69 : 21,099.38 = 6,166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,069.69/21,099.38 = 6,166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,069.69x = 21,099.38 × 6,166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,069.69x = 130,114,812.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,114,812.61/14,069.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,247.88

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