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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,905.40, 22,358.10 and 10,968.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,905.40, 22,358.10 and 10,968.80 is: 16,453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,905.40 : 22,358.10 = 10,968.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,905.40/22,358.10 = 10,968.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,905.40x = 22,358.10 × 10,968.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,905.40x = 245,241,527.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,241,527.28/14,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,453.20

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