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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,304, 21,464.64 and 6,096

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,304, 21,464.64 and 6,096 is: 9,147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,304 : 21,464.64 = 6,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,304/21,464.64 = 6,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,304x = 21,464.64 × 6,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,304x = 130,848,445.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,848,445.44/14,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.68

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