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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.40, 22,148.64 and 10,087.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.40, 22,148.64 and 10,087.61 is: 15,128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.40 : 22,148.64 = 10,087.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.40/22,148.64 = 10,087.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.40x = 22,148.64 × 10,087.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.40x = 223,426,842.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,426,842.35/14,768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,128.71

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