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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,367.54, 21,533.87 and 6,044.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,367.54, 21,533.87 and 6,044.34 is: 9,059.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,367.54 : 21,533.87 = 6,044.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,367.54/21,533.87 = 6,044.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,367.54x = 21,533.87 × 6,044.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,367.54x = 130,158,031.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,158,031.80/14,367.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.17

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