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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,881.86, 15,014.90 and 10,328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,881.86, 15,014.90 and 10,328.22 is: 14,250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,881.86 : 15,014.90 = 10,328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,881.86/15,014.90 = 10,328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,881.86x = 15,014.90 × 10,328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,881.86x = 155,077,216.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,077,216.30/10,881.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.99

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