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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.54, 21,147.60 and 6,305.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.54, 21,147.60 and 6,305.42 is: 9,459.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.54 : 21,147.60 = 6,305.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.54/21,147.60 = 6,305.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.54x = 21,147.60 × 6,305.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.54x = 133,344,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,344,499.99/14,096.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,459.38

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