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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,879.53, 22,298.43 and 10,699.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,879.53, 22,298.43 and 10,699.87 is: 16,034.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,879.53 : 22,298.43 = 10,699.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,879.53/22,298.43 = 10,699.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,879.53x = 22,298.43 × 10,699.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,879.53x = 238,590,302.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,590,302.20/14,879.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,034.80

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