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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,878.52, 22,321.53 and 10,504.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,878.52, 22,321.53 and 10,504.52 is: 15,759.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,878.52 : 22,321.53 = 10,504.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,878.52/22,321.53 = 10,504.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,878.52x = 22,321.53 × 10,504.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,878.52x = 234,476,958.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,476,958.32/14,878.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,759.43

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