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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.89, 21,104.72 and 6,667.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.89, 21,104.72 and 6,667.37 is: 10,005.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.89 : 21,104.72 = 6,667.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.89/21,104.72 = 6,667.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.89x = 21,104.72 × 6,667.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.89x = 140,713,001.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,713,001.63/14,062.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.98

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