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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,836.59, 22,239.25 and 10,155.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,836.59, 22,239.25 and 10,155.35 is: 15,222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,836.59 : 22,239.25 = 10,155.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,836.59/22,239.25 = 10,155.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,836.59x = 22,239.25 × 10,155.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,836.59x = 225,847,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,847,397.70/14,836.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,222.33

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