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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,854.89, 22,249.34 and 10,630.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,854.89, 22,249.34 and 10,630.27 is: 15,921.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,854.89 : 22,249.34 = 10,630.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,854.89/22,249.34 = 10,630.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,854.89x = 22,249.34 × 10,630.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,854.89x = 236,516,327.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,516,327.12/14,854.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,921.78

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