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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.43, 22,127.99 and 10,378.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.43, 22,127.99 and 10,378.02 is: 15,549.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.43 : 22,127.99 = 10,378.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.43/22,127.99 = 10,378.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.43x = 22,127.99 × 10,378.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.43x = 229,644,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,644,812.25/14,768.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,549.71

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