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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,452.10, 21,671.67 and 6,663.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,452.10, 21,671.67 and 6,663.14 is: 9,991.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,452.10 : 21,671.67 = 6,663.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,452.10/21,671.67 = 6,663.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,452.10x = 21,671.67 × 6,663.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,452.10x = 144,401,371.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,401,371.24/14,452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,991.72

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