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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,193.53, 21,282.45 and 6,586.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,193.53, 21,282.45 and 6,586.52 is: 9,876.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,193.53 : 21,282.45 = 6,586.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,193.53/21,282.45 = 6,586.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,193.53x = 21,282.45 × 6,586.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,193.53x = 140,177,151.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,177,151.46/14,193.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,876.13

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