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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,809.33, 22,217.47 and 10,131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,809.33, 22,217.47 and 10,131.54 is: 15,199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,809.33 : 22,217.47 = 10,131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,809.33/22,217.47 = 10,131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,809.33x = 22,217.47 × 10,131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,809.33x = 225,097,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,097,100.02/14,809.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,199.68

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