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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.46, 21,591.64 and 6,072.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.46, 21,591.64 and 6,072.50 is: 9,109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.46 : 21,591.64 = 6,072.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.46/21,591.64 = 6,072.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.46x = 21,591.64 × 6,072.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.46x = 131,115,233.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,115,233.90/14,392.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,109.99

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