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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.14, 21,564.96 and 6,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.14, 21,564.96 and 6,055.24 is: 9,085.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.14 : 21,564.96 = 6,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.14/21,564.96 = 6,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.14x = 21,564.96 × 6,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.14x = 130,581,008.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,581,008.39/14,373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.07

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