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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,881.47, 22,303.15 and 10,404.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,881.47, 22,303.15 and 10,404.42 is: 15,593.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,881.47 : 22,303.15 = 10,404.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,881.47/22,303.15 = 10,404.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,881.47x = 22,303.15 × 10,404.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,881.47x = 232,051,418.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,051,418.46/14,881.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,593.31

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