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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,385.34, 21,573.46 and 6,063.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,385.34, 21,573.46 and 6,063.82 is: 9,093.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,385.34 : 21,573.46 = 6,063.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,385.34/21,573.46 = 6,063.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,385.34x = 21,573.46 × 6,063.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,385.34x = 130,817,578.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,817,578.22/14,385.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.81

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