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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.47, 21,701.87 and 6,671.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.47, 21,701.87 and 6,671.28 is: 10,010.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.47 : 21,701.87 = 6,671.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.47/21,701.87 = 6,671.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.47x = 21,701.87 × 6,671.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.47x = 144,779,251.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,779,251.29/14,462.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,010.69

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