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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.58, 22,418.37 and 10,031.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.58, 22,418.37 and 10,031.58 is: 15,020.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.58 : 22,418.37 = 10,031.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.58/22,418.37 = 10,031.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.58x = 22,418.37 × 10,031.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.58x = 224,891,672.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,891,672.12/14,972.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,020.24

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