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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,004.36, 20,999.26 and 6,606.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,004.36, 20,999.26 and 6,606.84 is: 9,906.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,004.36 : 20,999.26 = 6,606.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,004.36/20,999.26 = 6,606.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,004.36x = 20,999.26 × 6,606.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,004.36x = 138,738,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,738,750.94/14,004.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,906.83

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