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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,382.09, 21,581.52 and 6,061.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,382.09, 21,581.52 and 6,061.59 is: 9,095.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,382.09 : 21,581.52 = 6,061.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,382.09/21,581.52 = 6,061.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,382.09x = 21,581.52 × 6,061.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,382.09x = 130,818,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,818,325.82/14,382.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.92

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