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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.17, 22,307.51 and 10,495.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.17, 22,307.51 and 10,495.17 is: 15,745.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.17 : 22,307.51 = 10,495.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.17/22,307.51 = 10,495.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.17x = 22,307.51 × 10,495.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.17x = 234,121,109.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,121,109.73/14,869.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,745.41

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