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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,009.83, 21,014.88 and 6,593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,009.83, 21,014.88 and 6,593.20 is: 9,889.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,009.83 : 21,014.88 = 6,593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,009.83/21,014.88 = 6,593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,009.83x = 21,014.88 × 6,593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,009.83x = 138,555,306.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,555,306.82/14,009.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,889.86

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