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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.63, 21,570.21 and 6,058.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.63, 21,570.21 and 6,058.74 is: 9,090.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.63 : 21,570.21 = 6,058.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.63/21,570.21 = 6,058.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.63x = 21,570.21 × 6,058.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.63x = 130,688,294.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,688,294.14/14,376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.33

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