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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,828.70, 22,218.45 and 10,436.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,828.70, 22,218.45 and 10,436.94 is: 15,638.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,828.70 : 22,218.45 = 10,436.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,828.70/22,218.45 = 10,436.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,828.70x = 22,218.45 × 10,436.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,828.70x = 231,892,629.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,892,629.54/14,828.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,638.10

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