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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.65, 21,587.64 and 10,805.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.65, 21,587.64 and 10,805.96 is: 16,203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.65 : 21,587.64 = 10,805.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.65/21,587.64 = 10,805.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.65x = 21,587.64 × 10,805.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.65x = 233,275,174.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,275,174.33/14,396.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,203.43

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