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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,375.76, 21,547.66 and 6,053.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,375.76, 21,547.66 and 6,053.32 is: 9,073.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,375.76 : 21,547.66 = 6,053.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,375.76/21,547.66 = 6,053.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,375.76x = 21,547.66 × 6,053.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,375.76x = 130,434,881.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,434,881.23/14,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.25

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