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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.48, 22,237.56 and 10,449.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.48, 22,237.56 and 10,449.72 is: 15,657.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.48 : 22,237.56 = 10,449.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.48/22,237.56 = 10,449.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.48x = 22,237.56 × 10,449.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.48x = 232,376,275.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,376,275.48/14,841.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,657.22

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