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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.30, 20,223.44 and 10,896.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.30, 20,223.44 and 10,896.46 is: 15,025.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.30 : 20,223.44 = 10,896.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.30/20,223.44 = 10,896.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.30x = 20,223.44 × 10,896.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.30x = 220,363,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,363,905.02/14,666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,025.19

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