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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,746.27, 22,106.33 and 10,575.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,746.27, 22,106.33 and 10,575.79 is: 15,854.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,746.27 : 22,106.33 = 10,575.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,746.27/22,106.33 = 10,575.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,746.27x = 22,106.33 × 10,575.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,746.27x = 233,791,903.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,791,903.75/14,746.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,854.31

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