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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,356.44, 21,529.02 and 6,040.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,356.44, 21,529.02 and 6,040.44 is: 9,058.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,356.44 : 21,529.02 = 6,040.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,356.44/21,529.02 = 6,040.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,356.44x = 21,529.02 × 6,040.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,356.44x = 130,044,753.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,044,753.57/14,356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,058.29

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