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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,060.76, 21,101.51 and 6,665.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,060.76, 21,101.51 and 6,665.19 is: 10,002.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,060.76 : 21,101.51 = 6,665.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,060.76/21,101.51 = 6,665.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,060.76x = 21,101.51 × 6,665.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,060.76x = 140,645,660.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,645,660.89/14,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,002.70

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