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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.56, 22,474.08 and 10,596.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.56, 22,474.08 and 10,596.24 is: 15,903.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.56 : 22,474.08 = 10,596.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.56/22,474.08 = 10,596.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.56x = 22,474.08 × 10,596.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.56x = 238,140,745.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,140,745.46/14,974.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,903.02

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