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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.49, 22,280.94 and 10,477.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.49, 22,280.94 and 10,477.49 is: 15,718.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.49 : 22,280.94 = 10,477.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.49/22,280.94 = 10,477.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.49x = 22,280.94 × 10,477.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.49x = 233,448,214.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,448,214.64/14,851.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,718.85

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