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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.93, 22,301.10 and 10,490.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.93, 22,301.10 and 10,490.93 is: 15,739.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.93 : 22,301.10 = 10,490.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.93/22,301.10 = 10,490.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.93x = 22,301.10 × 10,490.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.93x = 233,959,115.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,959,115.06/14,864.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,739.00

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