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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,866.89, 22,272.77 and 10,641.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,866.89, 22,272.77 and 10,641.42 is: 15,942.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,866.89 : 22,272.77 = 10,641.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,866.89/22,272.77 = 10,641.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,866.89x = 22,272.77 × 10,641.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,866.89x = 237,013,846.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,013,846.93/14,866.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,942.40

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