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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,878.53, 22,296.93 and 10,698.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,878.53, 22,296.93 and 10,698.87 is: 16,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,878.53 : 22,296.93 = 10,698.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,878.53/22,296.93 = 10,698.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,878.53x = 22,296.93 × 10,698.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,878.53x = 238,551,955.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,551,955.47/14,878.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,033.30

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