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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.38, 22,269.83 and 10,895.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.38, 22,269.83 and 10,895.27 is: 16,325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.38 : 22,269.83 = 10,895.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.38/22,269.83 = 10,895.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.38x = 22,269.83 × 10,895.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.38x = 242,635,644.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,635,644.88/14,862.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,325.50

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