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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,831.39, 22,222.46 and 10,439.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,831.39, 22,222.46 and 10,439.61 is: 15,642.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,831.39 : 22,222.46 = 10,439.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,831.39/22,222.46 = 10,439.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,831.39x = 22,222.46 × 10,439.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,831.39x = 231,993,763.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,993,763.44/14,831.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,642.08

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