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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,798.79, 22,159.31 and 10,392.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,798.79, 22,159.31 and 10,392.39 is: 15,561.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,798.79 : 22,159.31 = 10,392.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,798.79/22,159.31 = 10,392.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,798.79x = 22,159.31 × 10,392.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,798.79x = 230,288,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,288,139.69/14,798.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,561.28

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