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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,325.29, 21,473.96 and 6,007.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,325.29, 21,473.96 and 6,007.81 is: 9,005.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,325.29 : 21,473.96 = 6,007.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,325.29/21,473.96 = 6,007.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,325.29x = 21,473.96 × 6,007.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,325.29x = 129,011,364.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,011,364.26/14,325.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.85

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