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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,529.90, 21,797.03 and 6,209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,529.90, 21,797.03 and 6,209.88 is: 9,315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,529.90 : 21,797.03 = 6,209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,529.90/21,797.03 = 6,209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,529.90x = 21,797.03 × 6,209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,529.90x = 135,356,940.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,356,940.66/14,529.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.75

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