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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,459.56, 21,686.46 and 6,667.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,459.56, 21,686.46 and 6,667.24 is: 9,999.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,459.56 : 21,686.46 = 6,667.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,459.56/21,686.46 = 6,667.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,459.56x = 21,686.46 × 6,667.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,459.56x = 144,588,833.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,588,833.57/14,459.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.53

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