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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,857.47, 22,261.50 and 10,465.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,857.47, 22,261.50 and 10,465.65 is: 15,681.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,857.47 : 22,261.50 = 10,465.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,857.47/22,261.50 = 10,465.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,857.47x = 22,261.50 × 10,465.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,857.47x = 232,981,067.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,981,067.48/14,857.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,681.07

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