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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.92, 22,437.05 and 10,276.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.92, 22,437.05 and 10,276.69 is: 15,420.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.92 : 22,437.05 = 10,276.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.92/22,437.05 = 10,276.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.92x = 22,437.05 × 10,276.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.92x = 230,578,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,578,599.76/14,952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,420.31

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