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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,357.34, 21,524.13 and 6,043.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,357.34, 21,524.13 and 6,043.68 is: 9,060.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,357.34 : 21,524.13 = 6,043.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,357.34/21,524.13 = 6,043.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,357.34x = 21,524.13 × 6,043.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,357.34x = 130,084,954.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,084,954.00/14,357.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.52

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