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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,377.56, 21,535.16 and 6,966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,377.56, 21,535.16 and 6,966.48 is: 10,434.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,377.56 : 21,535.16 = 6,966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,377.56/21,535.16 = 6,966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,377.56x = 21,535.16 × 6,966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,377.56x = 150,024,235.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,024,235.31/14,377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,434.61

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