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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,337.67, 21,464.70 and 10,656.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,337.67, 21,464.70 and 10,656.22 is: 15,953.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,337.67 : 21,464.70 = 10,656.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,337.67/21,464.70 = 10,656.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,337.67x = 21,464.70 × 10,656.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,337.67x = 228,732,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,732,565.43/14,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,953.26

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