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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.36, 22,294.25 and 10,486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.36, 22,294.25 and 10,486.36 is: 15,732.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.36 : 22,294.25 = 10,486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.36/22,294.25 = 10,486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.36x = 22,294.25 × 10,486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.36x = 233,785,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,785,531.43/14,860.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,732.16

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