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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,816.57, 22,228.47 and 10,442.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,816.57, 22,228.47 and 10,442.57 is: 15,666.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,816.57 : 22,228.47 = 10,442.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,816.57/22,228.47 = 10,442.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,816.57x = 22,228.47 × 10,442.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,816.57x = 232,122,242.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,122,242.83/14,816.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,666.40

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