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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.46, 22,228.61 and 10,431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.46, 22,228.61 and 10,431.40 is: 15,629.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.46 : 22,228.61 = 10,431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.46/22,228.61 = 10,431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.46x = 22,228.61 × 10,431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.46x = 231,875,522.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,875,522.35/14,835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,629.82

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