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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,458.62, 21,687.58 and 6,667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,458.62, 21,687.58 and 6,667.44 is: 10,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,458.62 : 21,687.58 = 6,667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,458.62/21,687.58 = 6,667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,458.62x = 21,687.58 × 6,667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,458.62x = 144,600,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,600,638.40/14,458.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.00

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