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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,459.04, 21,673.98 and 10,989

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,459.04, 21,673.98 and 10,989 is: 16,472.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,459.04 : 21,673.98 = 10,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,459.04/21,673.98 = 10,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,459.04x = 21,673.98 × 10,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,459.04x = 238,175,366.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,175,366.22/14,459.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,472.42

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