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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,879.58, 22,322.88 and 10,505.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,879.58, 22,322.88 and 10,505.58 is: 15,760.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,879.58 : 22,322.88 = 10,505.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,879.58/22,322.88 = 10,505.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,879.58x = 22,322.88 × 10,505.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,879.58x = 234,514,801.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,514,801.67/14,879.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,760.85

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