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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.54, 22,439.80 and 10,527.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.54, 22,439.80 and 10,527.84 is: 15,784.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.54 : 22,439.80 = 10,527.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.54/22,439.80 = 10,527.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.54x = 22,439.80 × 10,527.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.54x = 236,242,624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,242,624.03/14,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,784.72

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