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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.79, 21,147.98 and 6,305.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.79, 21,147.98 and 6,305.67 is: 9,459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.79 : 21,147.98 = 6,305.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.79/21,147.98 = 6,305.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.79x = 21,147.98 × 6,305.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.79x = 133,352,151.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,352,151.52/14,096.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,459.75

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