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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,493.06, 21,740.40 and 4,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,493.06, 21,740.40 and 4,104 is: 6,156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,493.06 : 21,740.40 = 4,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,493.06/21,740.40 = 4,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,493.06x = 21,740.40 × 4,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,493.06x = 89,222,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,222,601.60/14,493.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.23

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