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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,364.87, 21,540.02 and 6,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,364.87, 21,540.02 and 6,567 is: 9,847.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364.87 : 21,540.02 = 6,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364.87/21,540.02 = 6,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364.87x = 21,540.02 × 6,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364.87x = 141,453,278.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,453,278.51/14,364.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,847.17

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