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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,407.68, 21,606.33 and 6,088.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,407.68, 21,606.33 and 6,088.34 is: 9,130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,407.68 : 21,606.33 = 6,088.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,407.68/21,606.33 = 6,088.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,407.68x = 21,606.33 × 6,088.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,407.68x = 131,546,714.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,546,714.38/14,407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,130.32

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