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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,408.28, 21,597.57 and 6,093.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,408.28, 21,597.57 and 6,093.36 is: 9,133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,408.28 : 21,597.57 = 6,093.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,408.28/21,597.57 = 6,093.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,408.28x = 21,597.57 × 6,093.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,408.28x = 131,601,769.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,601,769.14/14,408.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.76

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