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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.16, 22,305.96 and 10,698.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.16, 22,305.96 and 10,698.60 is: 16,048.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.16 : 22,305.96 = 10,698.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.16/22,305.96 = 10,698.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.16x = 22,305.96 × 10,698.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.16x = 238,642,543.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,642,543.66/14,870.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,048.42

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