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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.41, 22,082.75 and 10,053.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.41, 22,082.75 and 10,053.08 is: 15,073.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.41 : 22,082.75 = 10,053.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.41/22,082.75 = 10,053.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.41x = 22,082.75 × 10,053.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.41x = 221,999,732.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,999,732.71/14,727.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,073.91

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