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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,665.24, 21,954.08 and 10,280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,665.24, 21,954.08 and 10,280.28 is: 15,389.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,665.24 : 21,954.08 = 10,280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,665.24/21,954.08 = 10,280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,665.24x = 21,954.08 × 10,280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,665.24x = 225,694,089.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,694,089.54/14,665.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,389.73

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