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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.40, 22,062.60 and 10,856.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.40, 22,062.60 and 10,856.40 is: 16,244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.40 : 22,062.60 = 10,856.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.40/22,062.60 = 10,856.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.40x = 22,062.60 × 10,856.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.40x = 239,520,410.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,520,410.64/14,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,244.84

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