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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,452.93, 21,689.25 and 6,661.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,452.93, 21,689.25 and 6,661.81 is: 9,997.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,452.93 : 21,689.25 = 6,661.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,452.93/21,689.25 = 6,661.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,452.93x = 21,689.25 × 6,661.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,452.93x = 144,489,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,489,662.54/14,452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,997.26

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