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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.58, 21,502.72 and 6,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.58, 21,502.72 and 6,008.96 is: 9,016.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.58 : 21,502.72 = 6,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.58/21,502.72 = 6,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.58x = 21,502.72 × 6,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.58x = 129,208,984.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,208,984.37/14,329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.94

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