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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,756.90, 22,135.35 and 10,588.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,756.90, 22,135.35 and 10,588.10 is: 15,882.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,756.90 : 22,135.35 = 10,588.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,756.90/22,135.35 = 10,588.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,756.90x = 22,135.35 × 10,588.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,756.90x = 234,371,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,371,299.34/14,756.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,882.15

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