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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,793.74, 22,197.90 and 10,439.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,793.74, 22,197.90 and 10,439.18 is: 15,663.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,793.74 : 22,197.90 = 10,439.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,793.74/22,197.90 = 10,439.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,793.74x = 22,197.90 × 10,439.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,793.74x = 231,727,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,727,873.72/14,793.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,663.91

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