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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.52, 22,310.96 and 10,497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.52, 22,310.96 and 10,497.52 is: 15,748.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.52 : 22,310.96 = 10,497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.52/22,310.96 = 10,497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.52x = 22,310.96 × 10,497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.52x = 234,209,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,209,748.82/14,871.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,748.88

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