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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.64, 21,483.48 and 6,017.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.64, 21,483.48 and 6,017.18 is: 9,019.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.64 : 21,483.48 = 6,017.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.64/21,483.48 = 6,017.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.64x = 21,483.48 × 6,017.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.64x = 129,269,966.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,269,966.19/14,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.27

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