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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.40, 22,040.10 and 10,841.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.40, 22,040.10 and 10,841.40 is: 16,222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.40 : 22,040.10 = 10,841.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.40/22,040.10 = 10,841.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.40x = 22,040.10 × 10,841.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.40x = 238,945,540.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,945,540.14/14,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,222.35

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