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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,380.76, 21,566.88 and 6,478.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,380.76, 21,566.88 and 6,478.72 is: 9,716.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,380.76 : 21,566.88 = 6,478.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,380.76/21,566.88 = 6,478.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,380.76x = 21,566.88 × 6,478.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,380.76x = 139,725,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,725,722.88/14,380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,716.16

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