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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,486.40, 21,729.60 and 10,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,486.40, 21,729.60 and 10,987.20 is: 16,480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,486.40 : 21,729.60 = 10,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,486.40/21,729.60 = 10,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,486.40x = 21,729.60 × 10,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,486.40x = 238,747,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,747,461.12/14,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,480.80

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