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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.73, 21,498.57 and 6,007.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.73, 21,498.57 and 6,007.79 is: 9,013.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.73 : 21,498.57 = 6,007.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.73/21,498.57 = 6,007.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.73x = 21,498.57 × 6,007.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.73x = 129,158,893.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,158,893.86/14,329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.35

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