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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.68, 22,308.27 and 10,495.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.68, 22,308.27 and 10,495.68 is: 15,746.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.68 : 22,308.27 = 10,495.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.68/22,308.27 = 10,495.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.68x = 22,308.27 × 10,495.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.68x = 234,140,463.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,140,463.27/14,869.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,746.17

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