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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,465.70, 21,698.39 and 10,977.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,465.70, 21,698.39 and 10,977.13 is: 16,465.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,465.70 : 21,698.39 = 10,977.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,465.70/21,698.39 = 10,977.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,465.70x = 21,698.39 × 10,977.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,465.70x = 238,185,959.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,185,959.27/14,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,465.57

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