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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,338.78, 21,509.18 and 6,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,338.78, 21,509.18 and 6,010.44 is: 9,016.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,338.78 : 21,509.18 = 6,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,338.78/21,509.18 = 6,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,338.78x = 21,509.18 × 6,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,338.78x = 129,279,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,279,635.84/14,338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.08

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