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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.29, 21,490.72 and 6,018.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.29, 21,490.72 and 6,018.69 is: 9,026.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.29 : 21,490.72 = 6,018.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.29/21,490.72 = 6,018.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.29x = 21,490.72 × 6,018.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.29x = 129,345,966.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,345,966.51/14,329.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,026.68

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