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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.58, 22,300.58 and 10,490.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.58, 22,300.58 and 10,490.58 is: 15,738.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.58 : 22,300.58 = 10,490.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.58/22,300.58 = 10,490.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.58x = 22,300.58 × 10,490.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.58x = 233,946,018.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,946,018.54/14,864.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,738.49

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