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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,015.70, 21,025.08 and 6,997.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,015.70, 21,025.08 and 6,997.47 is: 10,496.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,015.70 : 21,025.08 = 6,997.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,015.70/21,025.08 = 6,997.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,015.70x = 21,025.08 × 6,997.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,015.70x = 147,122,366.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,122,366.55/14,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,496.97

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