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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,116.68, 21,157.74 and 6,610.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,116.68, 21,157.74 and 6,610.14 is: 9,907.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,116.68 : 21,157.74 = 6,610.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,116.68/21,157.74 = 6,610.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,116.68x = 21,157.74 × 6,610.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,116.68x = 139,855,623.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,855,623.48/14,116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,907.12

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