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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,665.23, 21,997.89 and 10,302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,665.23, 21,997.89 and 10,302.18 is: 15,453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,665.23 : 21,997.89 = 10,302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,665.23/21,997.89 = 10,302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,665.23x = 21,997.89 × 10,302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,665.23x = 226,626,222.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,626,222.40/14,665.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,453.30

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