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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.02, 22,127.38 and 10,377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.02, 22,127.38 and 10,377.62 is: 15,549.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.02 : 22,127.38 = 10,377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.02/22,127.38 = 10,377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.02x = 22,127.38 × 10,377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.02x = 229,629,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,629,541.24/14,768.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,549.11

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