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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.94, 21,061.31 and 6,640.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.94, 21,061.31 and 6,640.67 is: 9,965.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.94 : 21,061.31 = 6,640.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.94/21,061.31 = 6,640.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.94x = 21,061.31 × 6,640.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.94x = 139,861,070.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,861,070.97/14,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,965.92

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