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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,604.99, 21,901.01 and 9,058.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,604.99, 21,901.01 and 9,058.11 is: 13,583.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,604.99 : 21,901.01 = 9,058.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,604.99/21,901.01 = 9,058.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,604.99x = 21,901.01 × 9,058.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,604.99x = 198,381,712.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,381,712.40/14,604.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,583.15

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