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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.76, 22,125.78 and 10,580.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.76, 22,125.78 and 10,580.28 is: 15,876.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.76 : 22,125.78 = 10,580.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.76/22,125.78 = 10,580.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.76x = 22,125.78 × 10,580.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.76x = 234,096,947.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,096,947.62/14,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,876.62

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