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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,792.80, 22,188.60 and 10,079.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,792.80, 22,188.60 and 10,079.14 is: 15,118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,792.80 : 22,188.60 = 10,079.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,792.80/22,188.60 = 10,079.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,792.80x = 22,188.60 × 10,079.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,792.80x = 223,642,005.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,642,005.80/14,792.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,118.30

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