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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.80, 22,096.20 and 10,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.80, 22,096.20 and 10,065.20 is: 15,097.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.80 : 22,096.20 = 10,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.80/22,096.20 = 10,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.80x = 22,096.20 × 10,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.80x = 222,402,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,402,672.24/14,730.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,097.80

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