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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,680.28, 22,020.42 and 10,317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,680.28, 22,020.42 and 10,317.22 is: 15,475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,680.28 : 22,020.42 = 10,317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,680.28/22,020.42 = 10,317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,680.28x = 22,020.42 × 10,317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,680.28x = 227,189,501.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,189,501.27/14,680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,475.83

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