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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,834.96, 22,227.86 and 10,430.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,834.96, 22,227.86 and 10,430.90 is: 15,629.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,834.96 : 22,227.86 = 10,430.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,834.96/22,227.86 = 10,430.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,834.96x = 22,227.86 × 10,430.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,834.96x = 231,856,584.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,856,584.87/14,834.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,629.07

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