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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,847.91, 22,243.16 and 10,156.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,847.91, 22,243.16 and 10,156.79 is: 15,215.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,847.91 : 22,243.16 = 10,156.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,847.91/22,243.16 = 10,156.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,847.91x = 22,243.16 × 10,156.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,847.91x = 225,919,128.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,919,128.92/14,847.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,215.55

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