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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,002.50, 20,993.33 and 6,103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,002.50, 20,993.33 and 6,103.52 is: 9,150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,002.50 : 20,993.33 = 6,103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,002.50/20,993.33 = 6,103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,002.50x = 20,993.33 × 6,103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,002.50x = 128,133,164.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,133,164.21/14,002.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.73

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