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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,809.28, 22,217.39 and 10,131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,809.28, 22,217.39 and 10,131.49 is: 15,199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,809.28 : 22,217.39 = 10,131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,809.28/22,217.39 = 10,131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,809.28x = 22,217.39 × 10,131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,809.28x = 225,095,336.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,095,336.71/14,809.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,199.61

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