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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,661.32, 21,991.95 and 10,298.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,661.32, 21,991.95 and 10,298.25 is: 15,447.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,661.32 : 21,991.95 = 10,298.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,661.32/21,991.95 = 10,298.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,661.32x = 21,991.95 × 10,298.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,661.32x = 226,478,599.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,478,599.09/14,661.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.36

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