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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,337.78, 19,795.74 and 10,974.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,337.78, 19,795.74 and 10,974.54 is: 15,152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,337.78 : 19,795.74 = 10,974.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,337.78/19,795.74 = 10,974.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,337.78x = 19,795.74 × 10,974.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,337.78x = 217,249,140.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,249,140.46/14,337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,152.22

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