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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.67, 21,570.36 and 6,476.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.67, 21,570.36 and 6,476.82 is: 9,717.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.67 : 21,570.36 = 6,476.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.67/21,570.36 = 6,476.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.67x = 21,570.36 × 6,476.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.67x = 139,707,270.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,707,270.31/14,376.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,717.64

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