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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,466.98, 21,657.75 and 10,785.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,466.98, 21,657.75 and 10,785.38 is: 16,146.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,466.98 : 21,657.75 = 10,785.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,466.98/21,657.75 = 10,785.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,466.98x = 21,657.75 × 10,785.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,466.98x = 233,587,063.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,587,063.70/14,466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,146.22

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