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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,057.43, 21,096.59 and 6,661.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,057.43, 21,096.59 and 6,661.91 is: 9,997.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,057.43 : 21,096.59 = 6,661.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,057.43/21,096.59 = 6,661.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,057.43x = 21,096.59 × 6,661.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,057.43x = 140,543,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,543,603.32/14,057.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,997.82

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