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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.72, 21,597.98 and 6,076.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.72, 21,597.98 and 6,076.71 is: 9,116.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.72 : 21,597.98 = 6,076.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.72/21,597.98 = 6,076.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.72x = 21,597.98 × 6,076.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.72x = 131,244,630.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,244,630.66/14,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,116.29

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