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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,427.67, 21,584.56 and 10,927.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,427.67, 21,584.56 and 10,927.76 is: 16,348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,427.67 : 21,584.56 = 10,927.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,427.67/21,584.56 = 10,927.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,427.67x = 21,584.56 × 10,927.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,427.67x = 235,870,836.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,870,836.75/14,427.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,348.51

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