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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,024.07, 21,005.94 and 6,617.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,024.07, 21,005.94 and 6,617.43 is: 9,911.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,024.07 : 21,005.94 = 6,617.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,024.07/21,005.94 = 6,617.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,024.07x = 21,005.94 × 6,617.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,024.07x = 139,005,337.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,005,337.53/14,024.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.91

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