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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,387.39, 21,575.41 and 6,989.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,387.39, 21,575.41 and 6,989.66 is: 10,481.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,387.39 : 21,575.41 = 6,989.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,387.39/21,575.41 = 6,989.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,387.39x = 21,575.41 × 6,989.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,387.39x = 150,804,654.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,804,654.91/14,387.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,481.73

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