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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.60, 22,306.86 and 10,416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.60, 22,306.86 and 10,416.76 is: 15,623.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.60 : 22,306.86 = 10,416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.60/22,306.86 = 10,416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.60x = 22,306.86 × 10,416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.60x = 232,365,206.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,365,206.97/14,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,623.71

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