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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.66, 22,269.30 and 10,469.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.66, 22,269.30 and 10,469.66 is: 15,707.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.66 : 22,269.30 = 10,469.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.66/22,269.30 = 10,469.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.66x = 22,269.30 × 10,469.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.66x = 233,151,999.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,151,999.44/14,843.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,707.18

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