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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,754.34, 22,131.51 and 10,407.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,754.34, 22,131.51 and 10,407.68 is: 15,611.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,754.34 : 22,131.51 = 10,407.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,754.34/22,131.51 = 10,407.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,754.34x = 22,131.51 × 10,407.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,754.34x = 230,337,674.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,337,674.00/14,754.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,611.52

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