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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,818.25, 22,231.09 and 10,444.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,818.25, 22,231.09 and 10,444.25 is: 15,668.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,818.25 : 22,231.09 = 10,444.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,818.25/22,231.09 = 10,444.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,818.25x = 22,231.09 × 10,444.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,818.25x = 232,187,005.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,187,005.32/14,818.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,668.99

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