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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,383.59, 21,568.10 and 6,585.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,383.59, 21,568.10 and 6,585.72 is: 9,875.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,383.59 : 21,568.10 = 6,585.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,383.59/21,568.10 = 6,585.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,383.59x = 21,568.10 × 6,585.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,383.59x = 142,041,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,041,434.60/14,383.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,875.24

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