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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,360.70, 21,545.14 and 6,036.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,360.70, 21,545.14 and 6,036.42 is: 9,056.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,360.70 : 21,545.14 = 6,036.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,360.70/21,545.14 = 6,036.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,360.70x = 21,545.14 × 6,036.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,360.70x = 130,055,514.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,055,514.00/14,360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,056.35

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