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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,393.78, 21,593.58 and 6,073.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,393.78, 21,593.58 and 6,073.82 is: 9,111.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,393.78 : 21,593.58 = 6,073.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,393.78/21,593.58 = 6,073.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,393.78x = 21,593.58 × 6,073.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,393.78x = 131,155,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,155,518.08/14,393.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.96

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