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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,406.08, 21,577.78 and 6,994.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,406.08, 21,577.78 and 6,994.96 is: 10,477.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,406.08 : 21,577.78 = 6,994.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,406.08/21,577.78 = 6,994.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,406.08x = 21,577.78 × 6,994.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,406.08x = 150,935,707.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,935,707.99/14,406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,477.22

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