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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,683.78, 22,007.19 and 10,531.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,683.78, 22,007.19 and 10,531.89 is: 15,784.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,683.78 : 22,007.19 = 10,531.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,683.78/22,007.19 = 10,531.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,683.78x = 22,007.19 × 10,531.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,683.78x = 231,777,343.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,777,343.78/14,683.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,784.58

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