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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.12, 21,586.36 and 6,075.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.12, 21,586.36 and 6,075.44 is: 9,112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.12 : 21,586.36 = 6,075.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.12/21,586.36 = 6,075.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.12x = 21,586.36 × 6,075.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.12x = 131,146,635.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,146,635.00/14,392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,112.39

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