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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.80, 22,309.56 and 10,706.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.80, 22,309.56 and 10,706.40 is: 16,063.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.80 : 22,309.56 = 10,706.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.80/22,309.56 = 10,706.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.80x = 22,309.56 × 10,706.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.80x = 238,855,073.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,855,073.18/14,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,063.10

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