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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,698.80, 22,048.20 and 10,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,698.80, 22,048.20 and 10,033.20 is: 15,049.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,698.80 : 22,048.20 = 10,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,698.80/22,048.20 = 10,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,698.80x = 22,048.20 × 10,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,698.80x = 221,214,000.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,214,000.24/14,698.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,049.80

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