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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,833.46, 22,225.61 and 10,429.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,833.46, 22,225.61 and 10,429.40 is: 15,626.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,833.46 : 22,225.61 = 10,429.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,833.46/22,225.61 = 10,429.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,833.46x = 22,225.61 × 10,429.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,833.46x = 231,799,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,799,691.88/14,833.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,626.82

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