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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,818.57, 22,231.47 and 10,444.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,818.57, 22,231.47 and 10,444.57 is: 15,669.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,818.57 : 22,231.47 = 10,444.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,818.57/22,231.47 = 10,444.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,818.57x = 22,231.47 × 10,444.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,818.57x = 232,198,144.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,198,144.62/14,818.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,669.40

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