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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.41, 21,099.54 and 6,663.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.41, 21,099.54 and 6,663.88 is: 10,000.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.41 : 21,099.54 = 6,663.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.41/21,099.54 = 6,663.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.41x = 21,099.54 × 6,663.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.41x = 140,604,853.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,604,853.98/14,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,000.77

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