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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,780.79, 22,163.04 and 10,106.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,780.79, 22,163.04 and 10,106.07 is: 15,153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,780.79 : 22,163.04 = 10,106.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,780.79/22,163.04 = 10,106.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,780.79x = 22,163.04 × 10,106.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,780.79x = 223,981,233.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,981,233.65/14,780.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,153.54

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