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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,412.98, 21,621.69 and 6,093.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,412.98, 21,621.69 and 6,093.02 is: 9,140.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,412.98 : 21,621.69 = 6,093.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,412.98/21,621.69 = 6,093.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,412.98x = 21,621.69 × 6,093.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,412.98x = 131,741,389.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,741,389.60/14,412.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,140.47

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