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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,397.52, 21,596.28 and 4,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,397.52, 21,596.28 and 4,009 is: 6,013.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,397.52 : 21,596.28 = 4,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,397.52/21,596.28 = 4,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,397.52x = 21,596.28 × 4,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,397.52x = 86,579,486.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,579,486.52/14,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.50

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