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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,912.74, 22,376.40 and 10,558.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,912.74, 22,376.40 and 10,558.18 is: 15,842.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,912.74 : 22,376.40 = 10,558.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,912.74/22,376.40 = 10,558.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,912.74x = 22,376.40 × 10,558.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,912.74x = 236,254,058.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,254,058.95/14,912.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,842.43

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