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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.49, 22,301.95 and 10,491.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.49, 22,301.95 and 10,491.49 is: 15,739.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.49 : 22,301.95 = 10,491.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.49/22,301.95 = 10,491.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.49x = 22,301.95 × 10,491.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.49x = 233,980,534.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,980,534.55/14,865.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,739.85

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