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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.60, 22,308.36 and 10,417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.60, 22,308.36 and 10,417.76 is: 15,625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.60 : 22,308.36 = 10,417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.60/22,308.36 = 10,417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.60x = 22,308.36 × 10,417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.60x = 232,403,140.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,403,140.47/14,873.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,625.21

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