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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,456.70, 21,693.26 and 6,665.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,456.70, 21,693.26 and 6,665.52 is: 10,002.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,456.70 : 21,693.26 = 6,665.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,456.70/21,693.26 = 6,665.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,456.70x = 21,693.26 × 6,665.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,456.70x = 144,596,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,596,858.40/14,456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,002.07

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