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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.17, 22,255.76 and 10,153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.17, 22,255.76 and 10,153.45 is: 15,221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.17 : 22,255.76 = 10,153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.17/22,255.76 = 10,153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.17x = 22,255.76 × 10,153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.17x = 225,972,799.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,972,799.58/14,845.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,221.97

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