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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,819.60, 22,233.04 and 10,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,819.60, 22,233.04 and 10,445.60 is: 15,670.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,819.60 : 22,233.04 = 10,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,819.60/22,233.04 = 10,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,819.60x = 22,233.04 × 10,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,819.60x = 232,237,442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,237,442.62/14,819.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,670.97

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