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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,359.62, 21,536.91 and 6,566.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,359.62, 21,536.91 and 6,566.58 is: 9,848.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,359.62 : 21,536.91 = 6,566.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,359.62/21,536.91 = 6,566.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,359.62x = 21,536.91 × 6,566.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,359.62x = 141,423,842.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,423,842.47/14,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,848.72

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