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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,399.94, 21,594.21 and 6,083.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,399.94, 21,594.21 and 6,083.94 is: 9,123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,399.94 : 21,594.21 = 6,083.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,399.94/21,594.21 = 6,083.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,399.94x = 21,594.21 × 6,083.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,399.94x = 131,377,877.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,377,877.99/14,399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.50

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