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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.72, 21,507.38 and 6,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.72, 21,507.38 and 6,012 is: 9,021.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.72 : 21,507.38 = 6,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.72/21,507.38 = 6,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.72x = 21,507.38 × 6,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.72x = 129,302,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,302,368.56/14,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.48

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