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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.04, 21,098.97 and 6,663.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.04, 21,098.97 and 6,663.51 is: 10,000.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.04 : 21,098.97 = 6,663.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.04/21,098.97 = 6,663.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.04x = 21,098.97 × 6,663.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.04x = 140,593,197.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,593,197.58/14,059.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,000.20

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