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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,840.66, 22,264.80 and 10,466.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,840.66, 22,264.80 and 10,466.66 is: 15,702.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,840.66 : 22,264.80 = 10,466.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,840.66/22,264.80 = 10,466.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,840.66x = 22,264.80 × 10,466.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,840.66x = 233,038,091.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,038,091.57/14,840.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,702.68

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