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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,832.14, 22,223.58 and 10,440.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,832.14, 22,223.58 and 10,440.36 is: 15,643.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,832.14 : 22,223.58 = 10,440.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,832.14/22,223.58 = 10,440.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,832.14x = 22,223.58 × 10,440.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,832.14x = 232,022,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,022,175.69/14,832.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,643.21

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