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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.68, 22,262.94 and 10,771.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.68, 22,262.94 and 10,771.56 is: 16,123.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.68 : 22,262.94 = 10,771.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.68/22,262.94 = 10,771.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.68x = 22,262.94 × 10,771.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.68x = 239,806,593.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,806,593.99/14,872.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,123.97

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