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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.40, 22,061.10 and 10,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.40, 22,061.10 and 10,041.80 is: 15,062.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.40 : 22,061.10 = 10,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.40/22,061.10 = 10,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.40x = 22,061.10 × 10,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.40x = 221,533,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,533,153.98/14,707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,062.70

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