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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,735.59, 22,085.80 and 10,269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,735.59, 22,085.80 and 10,269.07 is: 15,391.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,735.59 : 22,085.80 = 10,269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,735.59/22,085.80 = 10,269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,735.59x = 22,085.80 × 10,269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,735.59x = 226,800,545.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,800,545.32/14,735.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,391.35

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