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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,393.28, 21,590.34 and 4,005.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,393.28, 21,590.34 and 4,005.03 is: 6,007.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,393.28 : 21,590.34 = 4,005.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,393.28/21,590.34 = 4,005.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,393.28x = 21,590.34 × 4,005.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,393.28x = 86,469,959.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,469,959.41/14,393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.66

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