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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.68, 22,309.77 and 10,496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.68, 22,309.77 and 10,496.68 is: 15,747.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.68 : 22,309.77 = 10,496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.68/22,309.77 = 10,496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.68x = 22,309.77 × 10,496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.68x = 234,178,516.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,178,516.56/14,870.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,747.67

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