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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,579.20, 21,868.80 and 10,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,579.20, 21,868.80 and 10,662.40 is: 15,993.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,579.20 : 21,868.80 = 10,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,579.20/21,868.80 = 10,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,579.20x = 21,868.80 × 10,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,579.20x = 233,173,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,173,893.12/14,579.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,993.60

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