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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.53, 21,999.37 and 7,066.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.53, 21,999.37 and 7,066.09 is: 10,598.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.53 : 21,999.37 = 7,066.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.53/21,999.37 = 7,066.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.53x = 21,999.37 × 7,066.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.53x = 155,449,528.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,449,528.36/14,666.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.93

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