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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,406.16, 21,606.48 and 6,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,406.16, 21,606.48 and 6,083.44 is: 9,123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,406.16 : 21,606.48 = 6,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,406.16/21,606.48 = 6,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,406.16x = 21,606.48 × 6,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,406.16x = 131,441,724.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,441,724.69/14,406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.99

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