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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.92, 22,313.13 and 10,498.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.92, 22,313.13 and 10,498.92 is: 15,751.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.92 : 22,313.13 = 10,498.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.92/22,313.13 = 10,498.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.92x = 22,313.13 × 10,498.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.92x = 234,263,766.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,263,766.82/14,872.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,751.03

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