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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.36, 22,314.42 and 10,618.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.36, 22,314.42 and 10,618.90 is: 15,929.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.36 : 22,314.42 = 10,618.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.36/22,314.42 = 10,618.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.36x = 22,314.42 × 10,618.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.36x = 236,954,594.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,954,594.54/14,875.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,929.34

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