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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,656.08, 21,959.28 and 10,474.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,656.08, 21,959.28 and 10,474.86 is: 15,694.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,656.08 : 21,959.28 = 10,474.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,656.08/21,959.28 = 10,474.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,656.08x = 21,959.28 × 10,474.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,656.08x = 230,020,383.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,020,383.70/14,656.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,694.54

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