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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,022.64, 20,969.99 and 10,467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,022.64, 20,969.99 and 10,467.28 is: 15,653.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,022.64 : 20,969.99 = 10,467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,022.64/20,969.99 = 10,467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,022.64x = 20,969.99 × 10,467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,022.64x = 219,498,756.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,498,756.93/14,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,653.17

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