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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,072.46, 21,092.59 and 6,666.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,072.46, 21,092.59 and 6,666.43 is: 9,992.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,072.46 : 21,092.59 = 6,666.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,072.46/21,092.59 = 6,666.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,072.46x = 21,092.59 × 6,666.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,072.46x = 140,612,274.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,612,274.75/14,072.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,992.02

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