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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,326.73, 21,487.45 and 6,004.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,326.73, 21,487.45 and 6,004.51 is: 9,005.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,326.73 : 21,487.45 = 6,004.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,326.73/21,487.45 = 6,004.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,326.73x = 21,487.45 × 6,004.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,326.73x = 129,021,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,021,605.36/14,326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.66

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