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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.14, 21,052.82 and 6,637.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.14, 21,052.82 and 6,637.95 is: 9,952.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.14 : 21,052.82 = 6,637.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.14/21,052.82 = 6,637.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.14x = 21,052.82 × 6,637.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.14x = 139,747,585.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,747,585.96/14,042.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,952.01

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