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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.73, 21,991.13 and 10,297.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.73, 21,991.13 and 10,297.67 is: 15,446.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.73 : 21,991.13 = 10,297.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.73/21,991.13 = 10,297.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.73x = 21,991.13 × 10,297.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.73x = 226,457,276.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,457,276.84/14,660.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,446.52

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