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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,369.13, 21,558.96 and 6,051.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,369.13, 21,558.96 and 6,051.24 is: 9,079.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,369.13 : 21,558.96 = 6,051.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,369.13/21,558.96 = 6,051.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,369.13x = 21,558.96 × 6,051.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,369.13x = 130,458,441.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,458,441.11/14,369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.08

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