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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,787.23, 22,156.20 and 10,395.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,787.23, 22,156.20 and 10,395.47 is: 15,575.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,787.23 : 22,156.20 = 10,395.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,787.23/22,156.20 = 10,395.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,787.23x = 22,156.20 × 10,395.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,787.23x = 230,324,167.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,324,167.80/14,787.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,575.89

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