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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.76, 22,299.36 and 10,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.76, 22,299.36 and 10,697.20 is: 16,042.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.76 : 22,299.36 = 10,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.76/22,299.36 = 10,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.76x = 22,299.36 × 10,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.76x = 238,540,713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,540,713.79/14,869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,042.00

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