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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,326.27, 21,485.25 and 6,006.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,326.27, 21,485.25 and 6,006.06 is: 9,007.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,326.27 : 21,485.25 = 6,006.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,326.27/21,485.25 = 6,006.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,326.27x = 21,485.25 × 6,006.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,326.27x = 129,041,700.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,041,700.62/14,326.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.35

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