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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,389.81, 21,584.59 and 4,001.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,389.81, 21,584.59 and 4,001.53 is: 6,002.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,389.81 : 21,584.59 = 4,001.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,389.81/21,584.59 = 4,001.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,389.81x = 21,584.59 × 4,001.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,389.81x = 86,371,384.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,371,384.42/14,389.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,002.26

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