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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,712.48, 22,016.88 and 10,248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,712.48, 22,016.88 and 10,248.48 is: 15,336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,712.48 : 22,016.88 = 10,248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,712.48/22,016.88 = 10,248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,712.48x = 22,016.88 × 10,248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,712.48x = 225,639,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,639,554.34/14,712.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,336.61

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