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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,468.30, 21,709.49 and 6,575.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,468.30, 21,709.49 and 6,575.96 is: 9,867.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,468.30 : 21,709.49 = 6,575.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,468.30/21,709.49 = 6,575.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,468.30x = 21,709.49 × 6,575.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,468.30x = 142,760,759.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,760,759.25/14,468.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,867.14

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