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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.24, 22,291.07 and 10,484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.24, 22,291.07 and 10,484.24 is: 15,728.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.24 : 22,291.07 = 10,484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.24/22,291.07 = 10,484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.24x = 22,291.07 × 10,484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.24x = 233,704,763.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,704,763.86/14,858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,728.97

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