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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.42, 22,313.88 and 10,499.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.42, 22,313.88 and 10,499.42 is: 15,751.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.42 : 22,313.88 = 10,499.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.42/22,313.88 = 10,499.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.42x = 22,313.88 × 10,499.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.42x = 234,282,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,282,797.95/14,873.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,751.78

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