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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,468.02, 21,701.88 and 10,979.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,468.02, 21,701.88 and 10,979.46 is: 16,469.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,468.02 : 21,701.88 = 10,979.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,468.02/21,701.88 = 10,979.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,468.02x = 21,701.88 × 10,979.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,468.02x = 238,274,923.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,274,923.38/14,468.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,469.08

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