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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,429.67, 21,628.10 and 6,104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,429.67, 21,628.10 and 6,104.49 is: 9,149.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,429.67 : 21,628.10 = 6,104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,429.67/21,628.10 = 6,104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,429.67x = 21,628.10 × 6,104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,429.67x = 132,028,520.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,028,520.17/14,429.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.79

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