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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.80, 22,408.16 and 10,564.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.80, 22,408.16 and 10,564.78 is: 15,829.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.80 : 22,408.16 = 10,564.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.80/22,408.16 = 10,564.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.80x = 22,408.16 × 10,564.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.80x = 236,737,280.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,737,280.60/14,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,829.13

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