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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,369.39, 21,549.93 and 6,049.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,369.39, 21,549.93 and 6,049.34 is: 9,072.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,369.39 : 21,549.93 = 6,049.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,369.39/21,549.93 = 6,049.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,369.39x = 21,549.93 × 6,049.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,369.39x = 130,362,853.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,362,853.55/14,369.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.26

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