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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.79, 22,402.17 and 10,560.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.79, 22,402.17 and 10,560.78 is: 15,823.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.79 : 22,402.17 = 10,560.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.79/22,402.17 = 10,560.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.79x = 22,402.17 × 10,560.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.79x = 236,584,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,584,388.89/14,951.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,823.15

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