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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,364.72, 21,555.45 and 6,044.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,364.72, 21,555.45 and 6,044.16 is: 9,069.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364.72 : 21,555.45 = 6,044.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364.72/21,555.45 = 6,044.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364.72x = 21,555.45 × 6,044.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364.72x = 130,284,588.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,284,588.67/14,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.76

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