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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,359.44, 21,533.52 and 6,043.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,359.44, 21,533.52 and 6,043.44 is: 9,062.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,359.44 : 21,533.52 = 6,043.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,359.44/21,533.52 = 6,043.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,359.44x = 21,533.52 × 6,043.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,359.44x = 130,136,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,136,536.11/14,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.79

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