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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.52, 22,129.28 and 10,334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.52, 22,129.28 and 10,334.58 is: 15,485.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.52 : 22,129.28 = 10,334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.52/22,129.28 = 10,334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.52x = 22,129.28 × 10,334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.52x = 228,696,762.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,696,762.83/14,768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,485.42

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