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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.34, 22,358.58 and 10,715.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.34, 22,358.58 and 10,715.88 is: 16,008.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.34 : 22,358.58 = 10,715.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.34/22,358.58 = 10,715.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.34x = 22,358.58 × 10,715.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.34x = 239,591,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,591,860.25/14,966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,008.71

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