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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,323.98, 21,481.80 and 6,003.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,323.98, 21,481.80 and 6,003.78 is: 9,003.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,323.98 : 21,481.80 = 6,003.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,323.98/21,481.80 = 6,003.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,323.98x = 21,481.80 × 6,003.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,323.98x = 128,972,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,972,001.20/14,323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.92

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