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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,921.46, 22,382.19 and 6,039.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,921.46, 22,382.19 and 6,039.27 is: 9,058.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,921.46 : 22,382.19 = 6,039.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,921.46/22,382.19 = 6,039.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,921.46x = 22,382.19 × 6,039.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,921.46x = 135,172,088.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,172,088.60/14,921.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,058.91

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