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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,915.30, 22,421.55 and 10,562.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,915.30, 22,421.55 and 10,562.90 is: 15,878.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,915.30 : 22,421.55 = 10,562.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,915.30/22,421.55 = 10,562.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,915.30x = 22,421.55 × 10,562.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,915.30x = 236,836,590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,836,590.50/14,915.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,878.77

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