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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,770.69, 22,131.36 and 10,380.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,770.69, 22,131.36 and 10,380.29 is: 15,553.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,770.69 : 22,131.36 = 10,380.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,770.69/22,131.36 = 10,380.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,770.69x = 22,131.36 × 10,380.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,770.69x = 229,729,824.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,729,824.24/14,770.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,553.09

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