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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,832.52, 22,224.14 and 10,440.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,832.52, 22,224.14 and 10,440.75 is: 15,643.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,832.52 : 22,224.14 = 10,440.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,832.52/22,224.14 = 10,440.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,832.52x = 22,224.14 × 10,440.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,832.52x = 232,036,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,036,689.71/14,832.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,643.78

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