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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,797.44, 22,215.60 and 10,416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,797.44, 22,215.60 and 10,416.96 is: 15,639.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,797.44 : 22,215.60 = 10,416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,797.44/22,215.60 = 10,416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,797.44x = 22,215.60 × 10,416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,797.44x = 231,419,016.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,419,016.58/14,797.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,639.13

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