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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,807.80, 22,233.30 and 10,444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,807.80, 22,233.30 and 10,444.60 is: 15,682.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,807.80 : 22,233.30 = 10,444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,807.80/22,233.30 = 10,444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,807.80x = 22,233.30 × 10,444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,807.80x = 232,217,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,217,925.18/14,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,682.14

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