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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,484.80, 21,727.20 and 10,596.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,484.80, 21,727.20 and 10,596.80 is: 15,895.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,484.80 : 21,727.20 = 10,596.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,484.80/21,727.20 = 10,596.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,484.80x = 21,727.20 × 10,596.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,484.80x = 230,238,792.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,238,792.96/14,484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,895.20

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