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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,435.14, 21,659.56 and 9,999.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,435.14, 21,659.56 and 9,999.62 is: 15,004.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,435.14 : 21,659.56 = 9,999.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,435.14/21,659.56 = 9,999.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,435.14x = 21,659.56 × 9,999.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,435.14x = 216,587,369.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,587,369.37/14,435.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,004.18

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