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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,956.49, 22,434.74 and 10,262.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,956.49, 22,434.74 and 10,262.27 is: 15,393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,956.49 : 22,434.74 = 10,262.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,956.49/22,434.74 = 10,262.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,956.49x = 22,434.74 × 10,262.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,956.49x = 230,231,361.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,231,361.07/14,956.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,393.41

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