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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,406.95, 21,613.34 and 6,086.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,406.95, 21,613.34 and 6,086.99 is: 9,131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,406.95 : 21,613.34 = 6,086.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,406.95/21,613.34 = 6,086.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,406.95x = 21,613.34 × 6,086.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,406.95x = 131,560,154.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,560,154.01/14,406.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.71

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