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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.82, 21,828.21 and 10,659.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.82, 21,828.21 and 10,659.34 is: 15,997.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.82 : 21,828.21 = 10,659.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.82/21,828.21 = 10,659.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.82x = 21,828.21 × 10,659.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.82x = 232,674,311.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,674,311.98/14,544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,997.06

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