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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,916.04, 22,374.74 and 10,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,916.04, 22,374.74 and 10,553 is: 15,829.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916.04 : 22,374.74 = 10,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916.04/22,374.74 = 10,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916.04x = 22,374.74 × 10,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916.04x = 236,120,631.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,120,631.22/14,916.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,829.98

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