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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,903.77, 14,949.12 and 10,706.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,903.77, 14,949.12 and 10,706.94 is: 14,679.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,903.77 : 14,949.12 = 10,706.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,903.77/14,949.12 = 10,706.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,903.77x = 14,949.12 × 10,706.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,903.77x = 160,059,330.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,059,330.89/10,903.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,679.27

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