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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,917.04, 22,376.24 and 10,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,917.04, 22,376.24 and 10,554 is: 15,831.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,917.04 : 22,376.24 = 10,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,917.04/22,376.24 = 10,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,917.04x = 22,376.24 × 10,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,917.04x = 236,158,836.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,158,836.96/14,917.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,831.48

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