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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.92, 22,286.48 and 10,483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.92, 22,286.48 and 10,483.68 is: 15,708.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.92 : 22,286.48 = 10,483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.92/22,286.48 = 10,483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.92x = 22,286.48 × 10,483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.92x = 233,644,324.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,644,324.65/14,873.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,708.32

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