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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.34, 21,988.16 and 10,494.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.34, 21,988.16 and 10,494.12 is: 15,723.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.34 : 21,988.16 = 10,494.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.34/21,988.16 = 10,494.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.34x = 21,988.16 × 10,494.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.34x = 230,746,389.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,746,389.62/14,675.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,723.41

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