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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.68, 22,261.44 and 10,770.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.68, 22,261.44 and 10,770.56 is: 16,122.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.68 : 22,261.44 = 10,770.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.68/22,261.44 = 10,770.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.68x = 22,261.44 × 10,770.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.68x = 239,768,175.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,768,175.21/14,871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,122.47

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