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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.65, 21,471.48 and 6,009.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.65, 21,471.48 and 6,009.19 is: 9,007.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.65 : 21,471.48 = 6,009.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.65/21,471.48 = 6,009.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.65x = 21,471.48 × 6,009.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.65x = 129,026,149.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,026,149.22/14,324.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.28

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