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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.07, 21,553.65 and 6,049.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.07, 21,553.65 and 6,049.96 is: 9,075.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.07 : 21,553.65 = 6,049.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.07/21,553.65 = 6,049.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.07x = 21,553.65 × 6,049.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.07x = 130,398,666.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,398,666.47/14,368.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.59

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