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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.20, 22,366.51 and 10,956.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.20, 22,366.51 and 10,956.90 is: 16,420.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.20 : 22,366.51 = 10,956.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.20/22,366.51 = 10,956.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.20x = 22,366.51 × 10,956.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.20x = 245,067,731.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,067,731.53/14,924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,420.83

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