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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,915.04, 22,373.24 and 10,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,915.04, 22,373.24 and 10,552 is: 15,828.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,915.04 : 22,373.24 = 10,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,915.04/22,373.24 = 10,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,915.04x = 22,373.24 × 10,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,915.04x = 236,082,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,082,428.48/14,915.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,828.48

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