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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.47, 22,237.55 and 10,154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.47, 22,237.55 and 10,154.23 is: 15,220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.47 : 22,237.55 = 10,154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.47/22,237.55 = 10,154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.47x = 22,237.55 × 10,154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.47x = 225,805,129.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,805,129.05/14,835.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.63

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