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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,681.37, 22,014.84 and 10,241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,681.37, 22,014.84 and 10,241.16 is: 15,356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,681.37 : 22,014.84 = 10,241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,681.37/22,014.84 = 10,241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,681.37x = 22,014.84 × 10,241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,681.37x = 225,457,498.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,457,498.81/14,681.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,356.71

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