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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,773.06, 22,172.88 and 10,017.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,773.06, 22,172.88 and 10,017.70 is: 15,035.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,773.06 : 22,172.88 = 10,017.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,773.06/22,172.88 = 10,017.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,773.06x = 22,172.88 × 10,017.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,773.06x = 222,121,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,121,259.98/14,773.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,035.56

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