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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,662.60, 21,993.90 and 14,443.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,662.60, 21,993.90 and 14,443.90 is: 21,665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,662.60 : 21,993.90 = 14,443.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,662.60/21,993.90 = 14,443.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,662.60x = 21,993.90 × 14,443.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,662.60x = 317,677,692.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,677,692.21/14,662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,665.85

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