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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,887.98, 22,273.65 and 10,735.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,887.98, 22,273.65 and 10,735.92 is: 16,061.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,887.98 : 22,273.65 = 10,735.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,887.98/22,273.65 = 10,735.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,887.98x = 22,273.65 × 10,735.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,887.98x = 239,128,124.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,128,124.51/14,887.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,061.82

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