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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,199.99, 21,310.92 and 6,414.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,199.99, 21,310.92 and 6,414.27 is: 9,626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,199.99 : 21,310.92 = 6,414.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,199.99/21,310.92 = 6,414.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,199.99x = 21,310.92 × 6,414.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,199.99x = 136,693,994.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,693,994.83/14,199.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,626.34

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