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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.97, 21,461.36 and 6,002.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.97, 21,461.36 and 6,002.51 is: 8,997.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.97 : 21,461.36 = 6,002.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.97/21,461.36 = 6,002.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.97x = 21,461.36 × 6,002.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.97x = 128,821,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,821,890.69/14,317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.22

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