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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,611.40, 21,878.70 and 10,694.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,611.40, 21,878.70 and 10,694.60 is: 16,013.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,611.40 : 21,878.70 = 10,694.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,611.40/21,878.70 = 10,694.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,611.40x = 21,878.70 × 10,694.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,611.40x = 233,983,945.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,983,945.02/14,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,013.79

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