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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.89, 22,250.83 and 10,631.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.89, 22,250.83 and 10,631.27 is: 15,923.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.89 : 22,250.83 = 10,631.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.89/22,250.83 = 10,631.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.89x = 22,250.83 × 10,631.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.89x = 236,554,581.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,554,581.45/14,855.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,923.29

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