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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,351.96, 21,529.55 and 6,030.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,351.96, 21,529.55 and 6,030.42 is: 9,046.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,351.96 : 21,529.55 = 6,030.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,351.96/21,529.55 = 6,030.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,351.96x = 21,529.55 × 6,030.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,351.96x = 129,832,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,832,243.99/14,351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,046.31

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