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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,686.79, 22,011.69 and 10,534.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,686.79, 22,011.69 and 10,534.89 is: 15,789.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,686.79 : 22,011.69 = 10,534.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,686.79/22,011.69 = 10,534.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,686.79x = 22,011.69 × 10,534.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,686.79x = 231,890,732.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,890,732.86/14,686.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,789.07

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