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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.82, 22,334.40 and 10,209.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.82, 22,334.40 and 10,209.42 is: 15,336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.82 : 22,334.40 = 10,209.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.82/22,334.40 = 10,209.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.82x = 22,334.40 × 10,209.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.82x = 228,021,270.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,021,270.05/14,867.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,336.56

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