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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,915.79, 22,372.56 and 10,763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,915.79, 22,372.56 and 10,763.28 is: 16,144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,915.79 : 22,372.56 = 10,763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,915.79/22,372.56 = 10,763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,915.79x = 22,372.56 × 10,763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,915.79x = 240,802,127.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,802,127.60/14,915.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,144.11

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