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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.78, 21,592.08 and 6,072.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.78, 21,592.08 and 6,072.81 is: 9,110.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.78 : 21,592.08 = 6,072.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.78/21,592.08 = 6,072.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.78x = 21,592.08 × 6,072.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.78x = 131,124,657.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,124,657.54/14,392.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.45

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