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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,779.33, 22,144.32 and 10,388.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,779.33, 22,144.32 and 10,388.93 is: 15,566.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,779.33 : 22,144.32 = 10,388.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,779.33/22,144.32 = 10,388.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,779.33x = 22,144.32 × 10,388.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,779.33x = 230,055,679.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,055,679.66/14,779.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,566.05

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