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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,340.76, 21,491.70 and 10,656.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,340.76, 21,491.70 and 10,656.88 is: 15,970.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,340.76 : 21,491.70 = 10,656.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,340.76/21,491.70 = 10,656.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,340.76x = 21,491.70 × 10,656.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,340.76x = 229,034,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,034,467.90/14,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,970.87

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