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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,409.96, 21,607.56 and 6,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,409.96, 21,607.56 and 6,612 is: 9,914.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,409.96 : 21,607.56 = 6,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,409.96/21,607.56 = 6,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,409.96x = 21,607.56 × 6,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,409.96x = 142,869,186.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,869,186.72/14,409.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,914.61

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