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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,817.10, 22,192.76 and 10,644.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,817.10, 22,192.76 and 10,644.59 is: 15,943.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,817.10 : 22,192.76 = 10,644.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,817.10/22,192.76 = 10,644.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,817.10x = 22,192.76 × 10,644.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,817.10x = 236,232,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,232,722.46/14,817.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,943.25

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