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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,907.47, 22,312.49 and 10,957.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,907.47, 22,312.49 and 10,957.68 is: 16,400.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907.47 : 22,312.49 = 10,957.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907.47/22,312.49 = 10,957.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907.47x = 22,312.49 × 10,957.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907.47x = 244,493,070.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,493,070.63/14,907.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,400.71

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