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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.58, 20,685.11 and 10,945.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.58, 20,685.11 and 10,945.87 is: 15,110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.58 : 20,685.11 = 10,945.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.58/20,685.11 = 10,945.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.58x = 20,685.11 × 10,945.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.58x = 226,416,643.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,416,643.61/14,983.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,110.98

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