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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.94, 20,232.99 and 10,477.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.94, 20,232.99 and 10,477.62 is: 14,453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.94 : 20,232.99 = 10,477.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.94/20,232.99 = 10,477.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.94x = 20,232.99 × 10,477.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.94x = 211,993,580.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,993,580.68/14,666.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,453.84

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