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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,716.64, 20,295.51 and 10,949.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,716.64, 20,295.51 and 10,949.24 is: 15,099.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,716.64 : 20,295.51 = 10,949.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,716.64/20,295.51 = 10,949.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,716.64x = 20,295.51 × 10,949.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,716.64x = 222,220,409.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,220,409.91/14,716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,099.94

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