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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,011.44, 21,017.76 and 6,522.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,011.44, 21,017.76 and 6,522.03 is: 9,783.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,011.44 : 21,017.76 = 6,522.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,011.44/21,017.76 = 6,522.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,011.44x = 21,017.76 × 6,522.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,011.44x = 137,078,461.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,078,461.25/14,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,783.32

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