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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.52, 22,416.84 and 10,737.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.52, 22,416.84 and 10,737.36 is: 16,098.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.52 : 22,416.84 = 10,737.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.52/22,416.84 = 10,737.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.52x = 22,416.84 × 10,737.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.52x = 240,697,681.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,697,681.14/14,951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,098.54

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