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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,399.29, 21,601.86 and 6,079.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,399.29, 21,601.86 and 6,079.33 is: 9,120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,399.29 : 21,601.86 = 6,079.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,399.29/21,601.86 = 6,079.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,399.29x = 21,601.86 × 6,079.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,399.29x = 131,324,835.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,324,835.55/14,399.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,120.23

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