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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.64, 22,270.76 and 10,942.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.64, 22,270.76 and 10,942.36 is: 16,416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.64 : 22,270.76 = 10,942.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.64/22,270.76 = 10,942.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.64x = 22,270.76 × 10,942.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.64x = 243,694,673.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,694,673.39/14,844.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,416.34

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