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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.85, 21,507.57 and 6,012.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.85, 21,507.57 and 6,012.12 is: 9,021.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.85 : 21,507.57 = 6,012.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.85/21,507.57 = 6,012.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.85x = 21,507.57 × 6,012.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.85x = 129,306,091.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,306,091.75/14,332.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.66

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