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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.36, 22,447.82 and 10,596.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.36, 22,447.82 and 10,596.08 is: 15,881.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.36 : 22,447.82 = 10,596.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.36/22,447.82 = 10,596.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.36x = 22,447.82 × 10,596.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.36x = 237,858,896.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,858,896.55/14,977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,881.23

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