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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,420.46, 21,608.76 and 10,705.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,420.46, 21,608.76 and 10,705.26 is: 16,041.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,420.46 : 21,608.76 = 10,705.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,420.46/21,608.76 = 10,705.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,420.46x = 21,608.76 × 10,705.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,420.46x = 231,327,394.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,327,394.08/14,420.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,041.61

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