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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,690.88, 22,036.37 and 10,327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,690.88, 22,036.37 and 10,327.86 is: 15,491.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,690.88 : 22,036.37 = 10,327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,690.88/22,036.37 = 10,327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,690.88x = 22,036.37 × 10,327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,690.88x = 227,588,492.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,588,492.63/14,690.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,491.82

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