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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,677.34, 21,991.16 and 10,496.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,677.34, 21,991.16 and 10,496.12 is: 15,726.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,677.34 : 21,991.16 = 10,496.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,677.34/21,991.16 = 10,496.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,677.34x = 21,991.16 × 10,496.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,677.34x = 230,821,854.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,821,854.30/14,677.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,726.41

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