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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,605.99, 21,902.50 and 9,059.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,605.99, 21,902.50 and 9,059.11 is: 13,584.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,605.99 : 21,902.50 = 9,059.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,605.99/21,902.50 = 9,059.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,605.99x = 21,902.50 × 9,059.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,605.99x = 198,417,156.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,417,156.78/14,605.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,584.64

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