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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,686.64, 22,029.99 and 10,323.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,686.64, 22,029.99 and 10,323.62 is: 15,485.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,686.64 : 22,029.99 = 10,323.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,686.64/22,029.99 = 10,323.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,686.64x = 22,029.99 × 10,323.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,686.64x = 227,429,245.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,429,245.36/14,686.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,485.45

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