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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868.17, 22,306.01 and 10,494.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868.17, 22,306.01 and 10,494.17 is: 15,743.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868.17 : 22,306.01 = 10,494.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868.17/22,306.01 = 10,494.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868.17x = 22,306.01 × 10,494.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868.17x = 234,083,064.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,083,064.26/14,868.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,743.90

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