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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.51, 22,297.73 and 10,692.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.51, 22,297.73 and 10,692.06 is: 16,033.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.51 : 22,297.73 = 10,692.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.51/22,297.73 = 10,692.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.51x = 22,297.73 × 10,692.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.51x = 238,408,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,408,599.48/14,869.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,033.39

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