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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.63, 21,999.99 and 10,303.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.63, 21,999.99 and 10,303.61 is: 15,455.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.63 : 21,999.99 = 10,303.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.63/21,999.99 = 10,303.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.63x = 21,999.99 × 10,303.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.63x = 226,679,316.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,679,316.96/14,666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,455.45

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