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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,399.78, 21,597.84 and 6,075.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,399.78, 21,597.84 and 6,075.61 is: 9,112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,399.78 : 21,597.84 = 6,075.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,399.78/21,597.84 = 6,075.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,399.78x = 21,597.84 × 6,075.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,399.78x = 131,219,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,219,998.69/14,399.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,112.64

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