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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,406.69, 21,618.54 and 6,086.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,406.69, 21,618.54 and 6,086.17 is: 9,132.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,406.69 : 21,618.54 = 6,086.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,406.69/21,618.54 = 6,086.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,406.69x = 21,618.54 × 6,086.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,406.69x = 131,573,971.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,573,971.07/14,406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,132.84

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