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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,016.93, 20,996.24 and 6,627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,016.93, 20,996.24 and 6,627.30 is: 9,927.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,016.93 : 20,996.24 = 6,627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,016.93/20,996.24 = 6,627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,016.93x = 20,996.24 × 6,627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,016.93x = 139,148,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,148,348.22/14,016.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,927.16

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