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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,748.76, 22,131.78 and 10,584.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,748.76, 22,131.78 and 10,584.28 is: 15,882.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,748.76 : 22,131.78 = 10,584.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,748.76/22,131.78 = 10,584.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,748.76x = 22,131.78 × 10,584.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,748.76x = 234,248,956.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,248,956.42/14,748.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,882.62

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