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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,769.52, 22,130.77 and 10,335.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,769.52, 22,130.77 and 10,335.58 is: 15,486.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,769.52 : 22,130.77 = 10,335.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,769.52/22,130.77 = 10,335.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,769.52x = 22,130.77 × 10,335.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,769.52x = 228,734,343.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,734,343.80/14,769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,486.92

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