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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,393.08, 21,589.32 and 4,004.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,393.08, 21,589.32 and 4,004.56 is: 6,006.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,393.08 : 21,589.32 = 4,004.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,393.08/21,589.32 = 4,004.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,393.08x = 21,589.32 × 4,004.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,393.08x = 86,455,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,455,727.30/14,393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.76

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