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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.80, 22,313.46 and 10,516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.80, 22,313.46 and 10,516.24 is: 15,779.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.80 : 22,313.46 = 10,516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.80/22,313.46 = 10,516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.80x = 22,313.46 × 10,516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.80x = 234,653,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,653,700.59/14,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,779.49

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