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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,876.49, 22,308.06 and 10,699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,876.49, 22,308.06 and 10,699 is: 16,043.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,876.49 : 22,308.06 = 10,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,876.49/22,308.06 = 10,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,876.49x = 22,308.06 × 10,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,876.49x = 238,673,933.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,673,933.94/14,876.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,043.70

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