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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,377.83, 21,568.38 and 6,056.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,377.83, 21,568.38 and 6,056.31 is: 9,085.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,377.83 : 21,568.38 = 6,056.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,377.83/21,568.38 = 6,056.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,377.83x = 21,568.38 × 6,056.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,377.83x = 130,624,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,624,795.48/14,377.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.15

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