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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,325.42, 21,473.99 and 6,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,325.42, 21,473.99 and 6,007.80 is: 9,005.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,325.42 : 21,473.99 = 6,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,325.42/21,473.99 = 6,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,325.42x = 21,473.99 × 6,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,325.42x = 129,011,407.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,011,407.08/14,325.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.77

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