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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.96, 21,558.06 and 6,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.96, 21,558.06 and 6,579 is: 9,865.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.96 : 21,558.06 = 6,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.96/21,558.06 = 6,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.96x = 21,558.06 × 6,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.96x = 141,830,476.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,830,476.74/14,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,865.12

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