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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,394.25, 21,592.61 and 4,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,394.25, 21,592.61 and 4,006 is: 6,009.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,394.25 : 21,592.61 = 4,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,394.25/21,592.61 = 4,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,394.25x = 21,592.61 × 4,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,394.25x = 86,499,995.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,499,995.66/14,394.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.34

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