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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.49, 22,162.68 and 10,318.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.49, 22,162.68 and 10,318.68 is: 15,478.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.49 : 22,162.68 = 10,318.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.49/22,162.68 = 10,318.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.49x = 22,162.68 × 10,318.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.49x = 228,689,602.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,689,602.86/14,774.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,478.68

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