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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592.64, 21,851.16 and 10,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592.64, 21,851.16 and 10,627.60 is: 15,913.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592.64 : 21,851.16 = 10,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592.64/21,851.16 = 10,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592.64x = 21,851.16 × 10,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592.64x = 232,225,388.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,225,388.02/14,592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,913.87

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