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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.89, 21,080.34 and 6,652.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.89, 21,080.34 and 6,652.98 is: 9,984.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.89 : 21,080.34 = 6,652.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.89/21,080.34 = 6,652.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.89x = 21,080.34 × 6,652.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.89x = 140,247,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,247,080.41/14,046.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,984.21

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