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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,301.76, 21,441.12 and 6,099.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,301.76, 21,441.12 and 6,099.52 is: 9,144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,301.76 : 21,441.12 = 6,099.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,301.76/21,441.12 = 6,099.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,301.76x = 21,441.12 × 6,099.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,301.76x = 130,780,540.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,780,540.26/14,301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,144.37

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