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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,078.46, 21,101.59 and 6,672.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,078.46, 21,101.59 and 6,672.43 is: 10,001.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,078.46 : 21,101.59 = 6,672.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,078.46/21,101.59 = 6,672.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,078.46x = 21,101.59 × 6,672.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,078.46x = 140,798,882.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,798,882.16/14,078.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.01

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