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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.68, 22,473.05 and 10,062.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.68, 22,473.05 and 10,062.63 is: 15,084.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.68 : 22,473.05 = 10,062.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.68/22,473.05 = 10,062.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.68x = 22,473.05 × 10,062.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.68x = 226,137,936.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,137,936.81/14,991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,084.23

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