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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,921.88, 22,356.90 and 10,470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,921.88, 22,356.90 and 10,470.12 is: 15,686.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,921.88 : 22,356.90 = 10,470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,921.88/22,356.90 = 10,470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,921.88x = 22,356.90 × 10,470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,921.88x = 234,079,425.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,079,425.83/14,921.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,686.99

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