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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,369.63, 21,559.71 and 6,051.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,369.63, 21,559.71 and 6,051.74 is: 9,079.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,369.63 : 21,559.71 = 6,051.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,369.63/21,559.71 = 6,051.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,369.63x = 21,559.71 × 6,051.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,369.63x = 130,473,759.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,473,759.40/14,369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.83

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