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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.97, 21,507.76 and 6,012.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.97, 21,507.76 and 6,012.25 is: 9,021.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.97 : 21,507.76 = 6,012.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.97/21,507.76 = 6,012.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.97x = 21,507.76 × 6,012.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.97x = 129,310,030.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,310,030.06/14,332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.86

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