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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.80, 22,311.96 and 10,515.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.80, 22,311.96 and 10,515.24 is: 15,777.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.80 : 22,311.96 = 10,515.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.80/22,311.96 = 10,515.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.80x = 22,311.96 × 10,515.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.80x = 234,615,614.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,615,614.27/14,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,777.99

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