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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.10, 22,301.46 and 10,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.10, 22,301.46 and 10,695.60 is: 16,043.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.10 : 22,301.46 = 10,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.10/22,301.46 = 10,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.10x = 22,301.46 × 10,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.10x = 238,527,495.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,527,495.58/14,867.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,043.98

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