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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,452.48, 21,669.90 and 6,013.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,452.48, 21,669.90 and 6,013.72 is: 9,016.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,452.48 : 21,669.90 = 6,013.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,452.48/21,669.90 = 6,013.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,452.48x = 21,669.90 × 6,013.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,452.48x = 130,316,711.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,316,711.03/14,452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.91

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