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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.70, 22,035.15 and 10,305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.70, 22,035.15 and 10,305.30 is: 15,435.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.70 : 22,035.15 = 10,305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.70/22,035.15 = 10,305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.70x = 22,035.15 × 10,305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.70x = 227,078,831.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,078,831.30/14,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,435.25

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