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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.80, 21,999.18 and 10,042.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.80, 21,999.18 and 10,042.76 is: 15,056.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.80 : 21,999.18 = 10,042.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.80/21,999.18 = 10,042.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.80x = 21,999.18 × 10,042.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.80x = 220,932,484.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,932,484.94/14,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,056.26

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