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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,444.52, 21,668.20 and 6,009.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,444.52, 21,668.20 and 6,009.29 is: 9,014.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,444.52 : 21,668.20 = 6,009.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,444.52/21,668.20 = 6,009.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,444.52x = 21,668.20 × 6,009.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,444.52x = 130,210,497.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,210,497.58/14,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,014.53

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