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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,319.02, 21,486.91 and 5,998.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,319.02, 21,486.91 and 5,998.34 is: 9,001.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,319.02 : 21,486.91 = 5,998.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,319.02/21,486.91 = 5,998.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,319.02x = 21,486.91 × 5,998.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,319.02x = 128,885,669.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,885,669.30/14,319.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.01

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