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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,419.13, 21,631.58 and 6,099.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,419.13, 21,631.58 and 6,099.11 is: 9,149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,419.13 : 21,631.58 = 6,099.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,419.13/21,631.58 = 6,099.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,419.13x = 21,631.58 × 6,099.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,419.13x = 131,933,455.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,933,455.22/14,419.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.89

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