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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.80, 22,092.15 and 10,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.80, 22,092.15 and 10,049.92 is: 15,072.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.80 : 22,092.15 = 10,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.80/22,092.15 = 10,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.80x = 22,092.15 × 10,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.80x = 222,024,284.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,024,284.90/14,730.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,072.11

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