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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,836.67, 22,258.80 and 10,462.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,836.67, 22,258.80 and 10,462.67 is: 15,696.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,836.67 : 22,258.80 = 10,462.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,836.67/22,258.80 = 10,462.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,836.67x = 22,258.80 × 10,462.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,836.67x = 232,886,451.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,886,451.17/14,836.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,696.68

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