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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,678.87, 22,011.09 and 10,238.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,678.87, 22,011.09 and 10,238.65 is: 15,352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,678.87 : 22,011.09 = 10,238.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,678.87/22,011.09 = 10,238.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,678.87x = 22,011.09 × 10,238.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,678.87x = 225,363,934.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,363,934.61/14,678.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,352.95

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