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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,778.40, 22,178.40 and 10,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,778.40, 22,178.40 and 10,404.40 is: 15,614.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,778.40 : 22,178.40 = 10,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,778.40/22,178.40 = 10,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,778.40x = 22,178.40 × 10,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,778.40x = 230,752,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,752,944.96/14,778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,614.20

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