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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,681.61, 22,003.96 and 10,529.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,681.61, 22,003.96 and 10,529.73 is: 15,781.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,681.61 : 22,003.96 = 10,529.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,681.61/22,003.96 = 10,529.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,681.61x = 22,003.96 × 10,529.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,681.61x = 231,695,731.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,695,731.41/14,681.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,781.35

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