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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.64, 21,593.04 and 4,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.64, 21,593.04 and 4,007.52 is: 6,010.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.64 : 21,593.04 = 4,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.64/21,593.04 = 4,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.64x = 21,593.04 × 4,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.64x = 86,534,539.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,534,539.66/14,396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.75

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