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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,464.79, 21,699.89 and 6,567.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,464.79, 21,699.89 and 6,567.85 is: 9,853.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,464.79 : 21,699.89 = 6,567.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,464.79/21,699.89 = 6,567.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,464.79x = 21,699.89 × 6,567.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,464.79x = 142,521,641.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,521,641.45/14,464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,853.01

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