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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.24, 22,277.57 and 10,475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.24, 22,277.57 and 10,475.24 is: 15,715.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.24 : 22,277.57 = 10,475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.24/22,277.57 = 10,475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.24x = 22,277.57 × 10,475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.24x = 233,362,728.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,362,728.60/14,849.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,715.47

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