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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,362.99, 21,539.70 and 6,041.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,362.99, 21,539.70 and 6,041.46 is: 9,060.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,362.99 : 21,539.70 = 6,041.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,362.99/21,539.70 = 6,041.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,362.99x = 21,539.70 × 6,041.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,362.99x = 130,131,235.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,131,235.96/14,362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.18

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