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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.51, 22,272.06 and 10,943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.51, 22,272.06 and 10,943.24 is: 16,417.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.51 : 22,272.06 = 10,943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.51/22,272.06 = 10,943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.51x = 22,272.06 × 10,943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.51x = 243,728,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,728,427.55/14,845.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,417.65

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