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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.36, 20,994.97 and 10,677.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.36, 20,994.97 and 10,677.53 is: 15,981.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.36 : 20,994.97 = 10,677.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.36/20,994.97 = 10,677.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.36x = 20,994.97 × 10,677.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.36x = 224,174,527.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,174,527.39/14,027.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,981.23

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