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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.65, 22,070.48 and 10,048.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.65, 22,070.48 and 10,048.05 is: 15,072.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.65 : 22,070.48 = 10,048.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.65/22,070.48 = 10,048.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.65x = 22,070.48 × 10,048.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.65x = 221,765,236.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,765,236.32/14,713.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,072.08

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