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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.39, 21,548.43 and 6,048.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.39, 21,548.43 and 6,048.34 is: 9,070.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.39 : 21,548.43 = 6,048.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.39/21,548.43 = 6,048.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.39x = 21,548.43 × 6,048.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.39x = 130,332,177.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,332,177.24/14,368.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,070.76

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