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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.62, 22,260.20 and 10,689.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.62, 22,260.20 and 10,689.74 is: 16,013.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.62 : 22,260.20 = 10,689.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.62/22,260.20 = 10,689.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.62x = 22,260.20 × 10,689.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.62x = 237,955,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,955,585.60/14,859.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,013.58

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