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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.80, 22,231.80 and 10,443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.80, 22,231.80 and 10,443.60 is: 15,680.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.80 : 22,231.80 = 10,443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.80/22,231.80 = 10,443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.80x = 22,231.80 × 10,443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.80x = 232,180,026.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,180,026.48/14,806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,680.64

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