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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,350.44, 21,520.02 and 6,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,350.44, 21,520.02 and 6,034.44 is: 9,049.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.44 : 21,520.02 = 6,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.44/21,520.02 = 6,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.44x = 21,520.02 × 6,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.44x = 129,861,269.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,861,269.49/14,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.29

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