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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,677.47, 22,016.21 and 10,314.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,677.47, 22,016.21 and 10,314.41 is: 15,471.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,677.47 : 22,016.21 = 10,314.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,677.47/22,016.21 = 10,314.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,677.47x = 22,016.21 × 10,314.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,677.47x = 227,084,054.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,084,054.93/14,677.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,471.61

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