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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,364.92, 21,550.90 and 6,045.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,364.92, 21,550.90 and 6,045.56 is: 9,069.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364.92 : 21,550.90 = 6,045.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364.92/21,550.90 = 6,045.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364.92x = 21,550.90 × 6,045.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364.92x = 130,287,259.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,287,259.00/14,364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.82

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