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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,468.79, 21,705.89 and 6,571.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,468.79, 21,705.89 and 6,571.86 is: 9,859.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,468.79 : 21,705.89 = 6,571.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,468.79/21,705.89 = 6,571.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,468.79x = 21,705.89 × 6,571.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,468.79x = 142,648,070.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,648,070.26/14,468.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,859.02

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