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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,488.68, 21,740.31 and 10,798.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,488.68, 21,740.31 and 10,798.32 is: 16,202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,488.68 : 21,740.31 = 10,798.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,488.68/21,740.31 = 10,798.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,488.68x = 21,740.31 × 10,798.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,488.68x = 234,758,824.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,758,824.28/14,488.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,202.91

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