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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,432.59, 21,667.92 and 14,266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,432.59, 21,667.92 and 14,266.54 is: 21,418.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,432.59 : 21,667.92 = 14,266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,432.59/21,667.92 = 14,266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,432.59x = 21,667.92 × 14,266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,432.59x = 309,126,247.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,126,247.40/14,432.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,418.63

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