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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.34, 21,989.66 and 10,495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.34, 21,989.66 and 10,495.12 is: 15,724.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.34 : 21,989.66 = 10,495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.34/21,989.66 = 10,495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.34x = 21,989.66 × 10,495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.34x = 230,784,120.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,784,120.46/14,676.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,724.91

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