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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,405.16, 21,604.98 and 6,082.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,405.16, 21,604.98 and 6,082.44 is: 9,122.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,405.16 : 21,604.98 = 6,082.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,405.16/21,604.98 = 6,082.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,405.16x = 21,604.98 × 6,082.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,405.16x = 131,410,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,410,994.55/14,405.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,122.49

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