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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,016.92, 21,015.66 and 6,615.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,016.92, 21,015.66 and 6,615.14 is: 9,918.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,016.92 : 21,015.66 = 6,615.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,016.92/21,015.66 = 6,615.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,016.92x = 21,015.66 × 6,615.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,016.92x = 139,021,533.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,021,533.09/14,016.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,918.12

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