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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,659.54, 21,989.32 and 10,296.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,659.54, 21,989.32 and 10,296.47 is: 15,444.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,659.54 : 21,989.32 = 10,296.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,659.54/21,989.32 = 10,296.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,659.54x = 21,989.32 × 10,296.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,659.54x = 226,412,373.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,412,373.70/14,659.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,444.71

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