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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,826.25, 22,205.95 and 10,403.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,826.25, 22,205.95 and 10,403.62 is: 15,581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,826.25 : 22,205.95 = 10,403.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,826.25/22,205.95 = 10,403.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,826.25x = 22,205.95 × 10,403.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,826.25x = 231,022,265.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,022,265.54/14,826.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,581.98

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