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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,679.87, 22,012.59 and 10,239.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,679.87, 22,012.59 and 10,239.65 is: 15,354.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,679.87 : 22,012.59 = 10,239.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,679.87/22,012.59 = 10,239.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,679.87x = 22,012.59 × 10,239.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,679.87x = 225,401,217.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,401,217.19/14,679.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,354.44

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