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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,347.76, 21,509.80 and 6,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,347.76, 21,509.80 and 6,034.20 is: 9,046.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347.76 : 21,509.80 = 6,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347.76/21,509.80 = 6,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347.76x = 21,509.80 × 6,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347.76x = 129,794,435.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,794,435.16/14,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,046.32

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