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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,637.84, 22,037.79 and 10,050.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,637.84, 22,037.79 and 10,050.96 is: 15,132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,637.84 : 22,037.79 = 10,050.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,637.84/22,037.79 = 10,050.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,637.84x = 22,037.79 × 10,050.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,637.84x = 221,500,945.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,500,945.78/14,637.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,132.08

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