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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868.39, 22,275.02 and 10,642.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868.39, 22,275.02 and 10,642.92 is: 15,944.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868.39 : 22,275.02 = 10,642.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868.39/22,275.02 = 10,642.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868.39x = 22,275.02 × 10,642.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868.39x = 237,071,202.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,071,202.64/14,868.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,944.65

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