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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.24, 21,623.69 and 6,089.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.24, 21,623.69 and 6,089.72 is: 9,138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.24 : 21,623.69 = 6,089.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.24/21,623.69 = 6,089.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.24x = 21,623.69 × 6,089.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.24x = 131,682,124.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,682,124.57/14,410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,138.10

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