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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.27, 20,671.29 and 10,670.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.27, 20,671.29 and 10,670.14 is: 14,729.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.27 : 20,671.29 = 10,670.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.27/20,671.29 = 10,670.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.27x = 20,671.29 × 10,670.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.27x = 220,565,558.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,565,558.28/14,974.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,729.64

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