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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,367.87, 21,544.50 and 6,570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,367.87, 21,544.50 and 6,570 is: 9,851.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,367.87 : 21,544.50 = 6,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,367.87/21,544.50 = 6,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,367.87x = 21,544.50 × 6,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,367.87x = 141,547,365
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,547,365/14,367.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,851.66

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