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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,381.59, 21,580.77 and 6,061.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,381.59, 21,580.77 and 6,061.09 is: 9,095.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,381.59 : 21,580.77 = 6,061.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,381.59/21,580.77 = 6,061.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,381.59x = 21,580.77 × 6,061.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,381.59x = 130,802,989.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,802,989.24/14,381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.17

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