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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,407.08, 21,579.30 and 6,995.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,407.08, 21,579.30 and 6,995.94 is: 10,478.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,407.08 : 21,579.30 = 6,995.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,407.08/21,579.30 = 6,995.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,407.08x = 21,579.30 × 6,995.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,407.08x = 150,967,488.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,967,488.04/14,407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,478.70

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