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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,327.73, 21,495.57 and 6,005.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,327.73, 21,495.57 and 6,005.79 is: 9,010.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,327.73 : 21,495.57 = 6,005.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,327.73/21,495.57 = 6,005.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,327.73x = 21,495.57 × 6,005.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,327.73x = 129,097,879.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,097,879.35/14,327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.35

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