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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,421.96, 21,632.95 and 6,099.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,421.96, 21,632.95 and 6,099.82 is: 9,149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,421.96 : 21,632.95 = 6,099.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,421.96/21,632.95 = 6,099.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,421.96x = 21,632.95 × 6,099.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,421.96x = 131,957,070.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,957,070.57/14,421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.73

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