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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,446.62, 21,669.61 and 6,655.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,446.62, 21,669.61 and 6,655.43 is: 9,983.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,446.62 : 21,669.61 = 6,655.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,446.62/21,669.61 = 6,655.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,446.62x = 21,669.61 × 6,655.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,446.62x = 144,220,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,220,622.50/14,446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,983.00

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