Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.87, 21,553.50 and 6,576
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,373.87, 21,553.50 and 6,576 is: 9,860.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,373.87 : 21,553.50 = 6,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,373.87/21,553.50 = 6,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,373.87x = 21,553.50 × 6,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,373.87x = 141,735,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,735,816/14,373.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,860.66
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