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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.98, 20,601.45 and 10,959.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.98, 20,601.45 and 10,959.06 is: 15,125.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.98 : 20,601.45 = 10,959.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.98/20,601.45 = 10,959.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.98x = 20,601.45 × 10,959.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.98x = 225,772,526.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,772,526.64/14,926.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.13

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