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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.73, 21,951.84 and 10,278.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.73, 21,951.84 and 10,278.79 is: 15,387.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.73 : 21,951.84 = 10,278.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.73/21,951.84 = 10,278.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.73x = 21,951.84 × 10,278.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.73x = 225,638,353.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,638,353.47/14,663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,387.51

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