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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,750.76, 22,134.78 and 10,586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,750.76, 22,134.78 and 10,586.28 is: 15,885.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,750.76 : 22,134.78 = 10,586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,750.76/22,134.78 = 10,586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,750.76x = 22,134.78 × 10,586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,750.76x = 234,324,978.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,324,978.82/14,750.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,885.62

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