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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.30, 22,174.78 and 10,018.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.30, 22,174.78 and 10,018.94 is: 15,037.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.30 : 22,174.78 = 10,018.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.30/22,174.78 = 10,018.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.30x = 22,174.78 × 10,018.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.30x = 222,167,790.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,167,790.33/14,774.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,037.45

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