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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.60, 21,507.22 and 6,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.60, 21,507.22 and 6,011.96 is: 9,021.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.60 : 21,507.22 = 6,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.60/21,507.22 = 6,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.60x = 21,507.22 × 6,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.60x = 129,300,546.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,300,546.35/14,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.43

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