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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.56, 21,990.76 and 10,220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.56, 21,990.76 and 10,220.36 is: 15,326.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.56 : 21,990.76 = 10,220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.56/21,990.76 = 10,220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.56x = 21,990.76 × 10,220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.56x = 224,753,483.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,753,483.87/14,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,326.30

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