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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,327.42, 21,487.91 and 6,016.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,327.42, 21,487.91 and 6,016.82 is: 9,023.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,327.42 : 21,487.91 = 6,016.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,327.42/21,487.91 = 6,016.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,327.42x = 21,487.91 × 6,016.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,327.42x = 129,288,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,288,749.12/14,327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.87

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