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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,370.14, 21,563.82 and 6,049.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,370.14, 21,563.82 and 6,049.62 is: 9,078.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,370.14 : 21,563.82 = 6,049.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,370.14/21,563.82 = 6,049.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,370.14x = 21,563.82 × 6,049.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,370.14x = 130,452,916.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,452,916.75/14,370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,078.05

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