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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.74, 22,270.82 and 10,470.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.74, 22,270.82 and 10,470.74 is: 15,708.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.74 : 22,270.82 = 10,470.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.74/22,270.82 = 10,470.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.74x = 22,270.82 × 10,470.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.74x = 233,191,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,191,802.10/14,844.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,708.72

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