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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.35, 21,508.32 and 6,012.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.35, 21,508.32 and 6,012.62 is: 9,022.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.35 : 21,508.32 = 6,012.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.35/21,508.32 = 6,012.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.35x = 21,508.32 × 6,012.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.35x = 129,321,355.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,321,355.00/14,333.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.41

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