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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733.96, 22,083.37 and 10,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733.96, 22,083.37 and 10,267.44 is: 15,388.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733.96 : 22,083.37 = 10,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733.96/22,083.37 = 10,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733.96x = 22,083.37 × 10,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733.96x = 226,739,540.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,739,540.39/14,733.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,388.91

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