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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,758.91, 22,113.76 and 10,592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,758.91, 22,113.76 and 10,592.68 is: 15,871.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,758.91 : 22,113.76 = 10,592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,758.91/22,113.76 = 10,592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,758.91x = 22,113.76 × 10,592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,758.91x = 234,243,819.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,243,819.74/14,758.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,871.35

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