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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,885.44, 22,342.80 and 10,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,885.44, 22,342.80 and 10,127 is: 15,200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,885.44 : 22,342.80 = 10,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,885.44/22,342.80 = 10,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,885.44x = 22,342.80 × 10,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,885.44x = 226,265,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,265,535.60/14,885.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,200.46

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