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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.13, 22,012.74 and 10,312.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.13, 22,012.74 and 10,312.11 is: 15,468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.13 : 22,012.74 = 10,312.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.13/22,012.74 = 10,312.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.13x = 22,012.74 × 10,312.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.13x = 226,997,796.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,997,796.28/14,675.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,468.20

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