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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,429.29, 21,646.22 and 6,109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,429.29, 21,646.22 and 6,109.36 is: 9,165.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,429.29 : 21,646.22 = 6,109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,429.29/21,646.22 = 6,109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,429.29x = 21,646.22 × 6,109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,429.29x = 132,244,550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,244,550.62/14,429.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,165.01

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