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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,786.88, 22,166.96 and 10,044.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,786.88, 22,166.96 and 10,044.68 is: 15,057.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,786.88 : 22,166.96 = 10,044.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,786.88/22,166.96 = 10,044.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,786.88x = 22,166.96 × 10,044.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,786.88x = 222,660,019.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,660,019.77/14,786.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,057.94

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