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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,828.20, 22,217.70 and 10,436.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,828.20, 22,217.70 and 10,436.43 is: 15,637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,828.20 : 22,217.70 = 10,436.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,828.20/22,217.70 = 10,436.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,828.20x = 22,217.70 × 10,436.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,828.20x = 231,873,470.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,873,470.81/14,828.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,637.33

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