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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,391.98, 21,588.11 and 4,004.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,391.98, 21,588.11 and 4,004.54 is: 6,006.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,391.98 : 21,588.11 = 4,004.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,391.98/21,588.11 = 4,004.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,391.98x = 21,588.11 × 4,004.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,391.98x = 86,450,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,450,450.02/14,391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.85

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