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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.68, 20,216.34 and 10,683.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.68, 20,216.34 and 10,683.48 is: 14,723.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.68 : 20,216.34 = 10,683.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.68/20,216.34 = 10,683.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.68x = 20,216.34 × 10,683.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.68x = 215,980,864.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,980,864.06/14,668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,723.95

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