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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.26, 22,060.16 and 10,705.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.26, 22,060.16 and 10,705.02 is: 16,046.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.26 : 22,060.16 = 10,705.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.26/22,060.16 = 10,705.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.26x = 22,060.16 × 10,705.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.26x = 236,154,400.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,154,400.48/14,717.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,046.09

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