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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.97, 22,289.13 and 10,938.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.97, 22,289.13 and 10,938.96 is: 16,395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.97 : 22,289.13 = 10,938.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.97/22,289.13 = 10,938.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.97x = 22,289.13 × 10,938.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.97x = 243,819,901.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,819,901.50/14,870.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,395.70

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