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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,338.67, 21,466.20 and 10,657.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,338.67, 21,466.20 and 10,657.22 is: 15,954.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,338.67 : 21,466.20 = 10,657.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,338.67/21,466.20 = 10,657.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,338.67x = 21,466.20 × 10,657.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,338.67x = 228,770,015.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,770,015.96/14,338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,954.76

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