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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.74, 21,959.34 and 10,283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.74, 21,959.34 and 10,283.80 is: 15,395.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.74 : 21,959.34 = 10,283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.74/21,959.34 = 10,283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.74x = 21,959.34 × 10,283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.74x = 225,825,460.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,825,460.69/14,668.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,395.01

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