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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,384.61, 21,566.94 and 6,057.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,384.61, 21,566.94 and 6,057.87 is: 9,082.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,384.61 : 21,566.94 = 6,057.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,384.61/21,566.94 = 6,057.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,384.61x = 21,566.94 × 6,057.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,384.61x = 130,649,718.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,649,718.82/14,384.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.60

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