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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,371.36, 21,548.13 and 6,047.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,371.36, 21,548.13 and 6,047.11 is: 9,066.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,371.36 : 21,548.13 = 6,047.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,371.36/21,548.13 = 6,047.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,371.36x = 21,548.13 × 6,047.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,371.36x = 130,303,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,303,912.40/14,371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.92

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