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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,323.17, 21,493.11 and 6,002.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,323.17, 21,493.11 and 6,002.49 is: 9,007.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,323.17 : 21,493.11 = 6,002.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,323.17/21,493.11 = 6,002.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,323.17x = 21,493.11 × 6,002.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,323.17x = 129,012,280.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,012,280.95/14,323.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.24

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