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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.41, 22,101.03 and 10,052.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.41, 22,101.03 and 10,052.79 is: 15,068.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.41 : 22,101.03 = 10,052.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.41/22,101.03 = 10,052.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.41x = 22,101.03 × 10,052.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.41x = 222,176,979.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,176,979.49/14,744.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,068.56

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