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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.97, 22,259.25 and 10,464.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.97, 22,259.25 and 10,464.15 is: 15,678.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.97 : 22,259.25 = 10,464.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.97/22,259.25 = 10,464.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.97x = 22,259.25 × 10,464.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.97x = 232,924,130.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,924,130.89/14,855.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,678.82

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