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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.96, 22,229.36 and 10,431.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.96, 22,229.36 and 10,431.90 is: 15,630.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.96 : 22,229.36 = 10,431.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.96/22,229.36 = 10,431.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.96x = 22,229.36 × 10,431.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.96x = 231,894,460.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,894,460.58/14,835.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,630.57

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