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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,365.07, 21,555.94 and 6,044.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,365.07, 21,555.94 and 6,044.55 is: 9,070.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,365.07 : 21,555.94 = 6,044.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,365.07/21,555.94 = 6,044.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,365.07x = 21,555.94 × 6,044.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,365.07x = 130,295,957.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,295,957.13/14,365.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,070.33

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