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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,479.36, 21,697.17 and 10,764.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,479.36, 21,697.17 and 10,764.16 is: 16,129.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,479.36 : 21,697.17 = 10,764.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,479.36/21,697.17 = 10,764.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,479.36x = 21,697.17 × 10,764.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,479.36x = 233,551,809.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,551,809.43/14,479.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,129.98

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