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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,446.70, 21,622.05 and 10,486.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,446.70, 21,622.05 and 10,486.70 is: 15,695.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,446.70 : 21,622.05 = 10,486.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,446.70/21,622.05 = 10,486.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,446.70x = 21,622.05 × 10,486.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,446.70x = 226,743,951.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,743,951.74/14,446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,695.21

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