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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,451.48, 21,676.90 and 6,660.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,451.48, 21,676.90 and 6,660.29 is: 9,990.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,451.48 : 21,676.90 = 6,660.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,451.48/21,676.90 = 6,660.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,451.48x = 21,676.90 × 6,660.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,451.48x = 144,374,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,374,440.30/14,451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,990.29

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