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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,438.31, 21,659.08 and 6,003.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,438.31, 21,659.08 and 6,003.91 is: 9,006.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,438.31 : 21,659.08 = 6,003.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,438.31/21,659.08 = 6,003.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,438.31x = 21,659.08 × 6,003.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,438.31x = 130,039,167.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,039,167.00/14,438.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.54

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