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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,683.49, 22,018.06 and 10,243.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,683.49, 22,018.06 and 10,243.29 is: 15,359.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,683.49 : 22,018.06 = 10,243.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,683.49/22,018.06 = 10,243.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,683.49x = 22,018.06 × 10,243.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,683.49x = 225,537,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,537,373.82/14,683.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,359.93

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