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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,327.28, 21,489.90 and 6,004.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,327.28, 21,489.90 and 6,004.26 is: 9,005.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,327.28 : 21,489.90 = 6,004.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,327.28/21,489.90 = 6,004.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,327.28x = 21,489.90 × 6,004.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,327.28x = 129,030,946.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,030,946.97/14,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.96

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