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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,884.59, 22,331.75 and 10,721.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,884.59, 22,331.75 and 10,721.19 is: 16,085.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,884.59 : 22,331.75 = 10,721.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,884.59/22,331.75 = 10,721.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,884.59x = 22,331.75 × 10,721.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,884.59x = 239,422,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,422,881.18/14,884.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,085.29

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