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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.68, 21,805.92 and 10,550.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.68, 21,805.92 and 10,550.46 is: 15,790.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.68 : 21,805.92 = 10,550.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.68/21,805.92 = 10,550.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.68x = 21,805.92 × 10,550.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.68x = 230,062,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,062,486.72/14,569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,790.50

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