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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,322.69, 21,469.91 and 6,005.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,322.69, 21,469.91 and 6,005.07 is: 9,001.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,322.69 : 21,469.91 = 6,005.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,322.69/21,469.91 = 6,005.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,322.69x = 21,469.91 × 6,005.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,322.69x = 128,928,282.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,928,282.42/14,322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.68

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