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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,339.67, 21,467.70 and 10,658.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,339.67, 21,467.70 and 10,658.22 is: 15,956.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,339.67 : 21,467.70 = 10,658.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,339.67/21,467.70 = 10,658.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,339.67x = 21,467.70 × 10,658.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,339.67x = 228,807,469.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,807,469.49/14,339.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,956.26

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