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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.66, 21,537.99 and 6,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.66, 21,537.99 and 6,562 is: 9,843.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.66 : 21,537.99 = 6,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.66/21,537.99 = 6,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.66x = 21,537.99 × 6,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.66x = 141,332,257.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,332,257.57/14,358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,843.00

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