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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.13, 21,999.24 and 10,303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.13, 21,999.24 and 10,303.11 is: 15,454.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.13 : 21,999.24 = 10,303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.13/21,999.24 = 10,303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.13x = 21,999.24 × 10,303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.13x = 226,660,589.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,660,589.64/14,666.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,454.70

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