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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,419.89, 21,632.72 and 6,099.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,419.89, 21,632.72 and 6,099.86 is: 9,151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,419.89 : 21,632.72 = 6,099.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,419.89/21,632.72 = 6,099.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,419.89x = 21,632.72 × 6,099.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,419.89x = 131,956,587.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,956,587.00/14,419.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.01

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