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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,833.58, 22,225.80 and 10,429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,833.58, 22,225.80 and 10,429.52 is: 15,627.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,833.58 : 22,225.80 = 10,429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,833.58/22,225.80 = 10,429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,833.58x = 22,225.80 × 10,429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,833.58x = 231,804,425.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,804,425.62/14,833.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,627.00

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