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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.69, 21,548.57 and 6,044.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.69, 21,548.57 and 6,044.22 is: 9,059.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.69 : 21,548.57 = 6,044.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.69/21,548.57 = 6,044.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.69x = 21,548.57 × 6,044.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.69x = 130,244,267.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,244,267.54/14,376.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.41

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