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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.81, 22,027.28 and 10,273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.81, 22,027.28 and 10,273.91 is: 15,382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.81 : 22,027.28 = 10,273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.81/22,027.28 = 10,273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.81x = 22,027.28 × 10,273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.81x = 226,306,130.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,306,130.76/14,711.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,382.62

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