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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,389.26, 21,586.82 and 6,069.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,389.26, 21,586.82 and 6,069.26 is: 9,105.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,389.26 : 21,586.82 = 6,069.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,389.26/21,586.82 = 6,069.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,389.26x = 21,586.82 × 6,069.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,389.26x = 131,016,023.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,016,023.15/14,389.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.13

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