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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.84, 22,019.70 and 10,038.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.84, 22,019.70 and 10,038.96 is: 15,114.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.84 : 22,019.70 = 10,038.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.84/22,019.70 = 10,038.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.84x = 22,019.70 × 10,038.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.84x = 221,054,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,054,887.51/14,625.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,114.00

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