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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,382.99, 21,562.61 and 6,069.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,382.99, 21,562.61 and 6,069.42 is: 9,099.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,382.99 : 21,562.61 = 6,069.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,382.99/21,562.61 = 6,069.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,382.99x = 21,562.61 × 6,069.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,382.99x = 130,872,506.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,872,506.04/14,382.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.12

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