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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.29, 21,496.72 and 6,022.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.29, 21,496.72 and 6,022.69 is: 9,032.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.29 : 21,496.72 = 6,022.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.29/21,496.72 = 6,022.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.29x = 21,496.72 × 6,022.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.29x = 129,468,080.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,468,080.58/14,333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.68

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