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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,411.08, 21,585.30 and 6,999.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,411.08, 21,585.30 and 6,999.94 is: 10,484.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,411.08 : 21,585.30 = 6,999.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,411.08/21,585.30 = 6,999.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,411.08x = 21,585.30 × 6,999.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,411.08x = 151,095,804.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,095,804.88/14,411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,484.70

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