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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,622.06, 21,944.37 and 10,882.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,622.06, 21,944.37 and 10,882.29 is: 16,331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,622.06 : 21,944.37 = 10,882.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,622.06/21,944.37 = 10,882.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,622.06x = 21,944.37 × 10,882.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,622.06x = 238,804,998.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,804,998.21/14,622.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,331.83

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