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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,336.63, 21,497.99 and 6,014.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,336.63, 21,497.99 and 6,014.42 is: 9,018.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,336.63 : 21,497.99 = 6,014.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,336.63/21,497.99 = 6,014.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,336.63x = 21,497.99 × 6,014.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,336.63x = 129,297,803.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,297,803.45/14,336.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.71

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