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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.62, 21,052.02 and 6,637.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.62, 21,052.02 and 6,637.43 is: 9,951.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.62 : 21,052.02 = 6,637.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.62/21,052.02 = 6,637.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.62x = 21,052.02 × 6,637.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.62x = 139,731,170.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,731,170.66/14,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,951.21

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