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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.79, 21,598.08 and 6,076.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.79, 21,598.08 and 6,076.81 is: 9,116.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.79 : 21,598.08 = 6,076.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.79/21,598.08 = 6,076.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.79x = 21,598.08 × 6,076.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.79x = 131,247,428.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,247,428.52/14,396.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,116.44

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