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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,419.63, 21,632.33 and 6,099.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,419.63, 21,632.33 and 6,099.61 is: 9,150.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,419.63 : 21,632.33 = 6,099.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,419.63/21,632.33 = 6,099.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,419.63x = 21,632.33 × 6,099.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,419.63x = 131,948,776.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,948,776.39/14,419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.64

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