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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,381.61, 21,562.44 and 6,054.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,381.61, 21,562.44 and 6,054.87 is: 9,078.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,381.61 : 21,562.44 = 6,054.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,381.61/21,562.44 = 6,054.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,381.61x = 21,562.44 × 6,054.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,381.61x = 130,557,771.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,557,771.08/14,381.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,078.11

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