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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,388.41, 21,558.86 and 6,580.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,388.41, 21,558.86 and 6,580.01 is: 9,859.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,388.41 : 21,558.86 = 6,580.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,388.41/21,558.86 = 6,580.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,388.41x = 21,558.86 × 6,580.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,388.41x = 141,857,560.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,857,560.06/14,388.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,859.15

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