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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,472.03, 21,708.05 and 6,676.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,472.03, 21,708.05 and 6,676.59 is: 10,014.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,472.03 : 21,708.05 = 6,676.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,472.03/21,708.05 = 6,676.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,472.03x = 21,708.05 × 6,676.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,472.03x = 144,935,749.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,935,749.55/14,472.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,014.89

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