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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.72, 22,264.88 and 10,467.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.72, 22,264.88 and 10,467.90 is: 15,684.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.72 : 22,264.88 = 10,467.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.72/22,264.88 = 10,467.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.72x = 22,264.88 × 10,467.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.72x = 233,066,485.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,066,485.01/14,859.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,684.45

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