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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,397, 21,586.28 and 6,074.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,397, 21,586.28 and 6,074.76 is: 9,108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,397 : 21,586.28 = 6,074.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,397/21,586.28 = 6,074.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,397x = 21,586.28 × 6,074.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,397x = 131,131,470.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,131,470.29/14,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,108.25

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