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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,354.22, 21,539.68 and 6,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,354.22, 21,539.68 and 6,033.60 is: 9,053.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,354.22 : 21,539.68 = 6,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,354.22/21,539.68 = 6,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,354.22x = 21,539.68 × 6,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,354.22x = 129,961,813.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,961,813.25/14,354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,053.91

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