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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,963.68, 22,445.76 and 10,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,963.68, 22,445.76 and 10,604.80 is: 15,907.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,963.68 : 22,445.76 = 10,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,963.68/22,445.76 = 10,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,963.68x = 22,445.76 × 10,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,963.68x = 238,032,795.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,032,795.65/14,963.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,907.37

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