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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,346.96, 21,517.20 and 6,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,346.96, 21,517.20 and 6,558 is: 9,835.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,346.96 : 21,517.20 = 6,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,346.96/21,517.20 = 6,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,346.96x = 21,517.20 × 6,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,346.96x = 141,109,797.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,109,797.60/14,346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,835.52

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