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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.26, 20,653.35 and 10,657.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.26, 20,653.35 and 10,657.13 is: 14,711.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.26 : 20,653.35 = 10,657.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.26/20,653.35 = 10,657.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.26x = 20,653.35 × 10,657.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.26x = 220,105,292.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,105,292.65/14,961.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,711.68

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