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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,793.72, 22,187.34 and 10,413.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,793.72, 22,187.34 and 10,413.24 is: 15,617.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,793.72 : 22,187.34 = 10,413.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,793.72/22,187.34 = 10,413.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,793.72x = 22,187.34 × 10,413.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,793.72x = 231,042,096.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,042,096.38/14,793.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,617.58

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