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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947.20, 22,372.20 and 10,573.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,947.20, 22,372.20 and 10,573.20 is: 15,825.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.20 : 22,372.20 = 10,573.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.20/22,372.20 = 10,573.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.20x = 22,372.20 × 10,573.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.20x = 236,545,745.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,545,745.04/14,947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,825.42

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