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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.93, 20,219.45 and 10,685.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.93, 20,219.45 and 10,685.73 is: 14,727.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.93 : 20,219.45 = 10,685.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.93/20,219.45 = 10,685.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.93x = 20,219.45 × 10,685.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.93x = 216,059,530.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,059,530.02/14,670.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,727.05

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