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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,819.36, 22,204.36 and 10,427.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,819.36, 22,204.36 and 10,427.59 is: 15,624.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,819.36 : 22,204.36 = 10,427.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,819.36/22,204.36 = 10,427.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,819.36x = 22,204.36 × 10,427.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,819.36x = 231,538,003.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,538,003.08/14,819.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,624.02

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