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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,921.34, 22,385.97 and 6,039.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,921.34, 22,385.97 and 6,039.42 is: 9,060.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,921.34 : 22,385.97 = 6,039.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,921.34/22,385.97 = 6,039.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,921.34x = 22,385.97 × 6,039.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,921.34x = 135,198,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,198,274.94/14,921.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.73

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