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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.14, 22,279.41 and 10,180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.14, 22,279.41 and 10,180.98 is: 15,251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.14 : 22,279.41 = 10,180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.14/22,279.41 = 10,180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.14x = 22,279.41 × 10,180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.14x = 226,826,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,826,227.62/14,872.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,251.75

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