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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,365.69, 21,544.45 and 6,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,365.69, 21,544.45 and 6,047.60 is: 9,069.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,365.69 : 21,544.45 = 6,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,365.69/21,544.45 = 6,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,365.69x = 21,544.45 × 6,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,365.69x = 130,292,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,292,092.98/14,365.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.67

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