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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.77, 21,552.91 and 6,465.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.77, 21,552.91 and 6,465.69 is: 9,698.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.77 : 21,552.91 = 6,465.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.77/21,552.91 = 6,465.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.77x = 21,552.91 × 6,465.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.77x = 139,354,513.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,354,513.97/14,368.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,698.43

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