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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.50, 21,069.90 and 6,652.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.50, 21,069.90 and 6,652.24 is: 9,981.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.50 : 21,069.90 = 6,652.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.50/21,069.90 = 6,652.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.50x = 21,069.90 × 6,652.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.50x = 140,162,031.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,162,031.58/14,042.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,981.27

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