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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,571.57, 21,859.66 and 6,251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,571.57, 21,859.66 and 6,251.66 is: 9,378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,571.57 : 21,859.66 = 6,251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,571.57/21,859.66 = 6,251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,571.57x = 21,859.66 × 6,251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,571.57x = 136,659,161.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,659,161.20/14,571.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,378.48

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