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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,878.23, 22,312.08 and 10,705.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,878.23, 22,312.08 and 10,705.79 is: 16,054.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,878.23 : 22,312.08 = 10,705.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,878.23/22,312.08 = 10,705.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,878.23x = 22,312.08 × 10,705.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,878.23x = 238,868,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,868,331.38/14,878.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,054.89

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