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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.40, 21,999.60 and 10,000.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.40, 21,999.60 and 10,000.80 is: 15,001.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.40 : 21,999.60 = 10,000.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.40/21,999.60 = 10,000.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.40x = 21,999.60 × 10,000.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.40x = 220,013,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,013,599.68/14,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,001.20

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