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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,478.40, 21,717.60 and 10,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,478.40, 21,717.60 and 10,979.20 is: 16,468.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,478.40 : 21,717.60 = 10,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,478.40/21,717.60 = 10,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,478.40x = 21,717.60 × 10,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,478.40x = 238,441,873.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,441,873.92/14,478.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,468.80

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