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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.54, 22,309.52 and 10,496.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.54, 22,309.52 and 10,496.54 is: 15,747.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.54 : 22,309.52 = 10,496.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.54/22,309.52 = 10,496.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.54x = 22,309.52 × 10,496.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.54x = 234,172,605.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,172,605.03/14,870.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,747.42

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