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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,792.23, 22,163.74 and 10,400.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,792.23, 22,163.74 and 10,400.48 is: 15,583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,792.23 : 22,163.74 = 10,400.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,792.23/22,163.74 = 10,400.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,792.23x = 22,163.74 × 10,400.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,792.23x = 230,513,371.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,513,371.77/14,792.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,583.41

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