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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.39, 22,279.51 and 10,645.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.39, 22,279.51 and 10,645.92 is: 15,949.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.39 : 22,279.51 = 10,645.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.39/22,279.51 = 10,645.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.39x = 22,279.51 × 10,645.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.39x = 237,185,881.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,185,881.10/14,871.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,949.14

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