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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.66, 22,081.41 and 10,266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.66, 22,081.41 and 10,266.13 is: 15,386.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.66 : 22,081.41 = 10,266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.66/22,081.41 = 10,266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.66x = 22,081.41 × 10,266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.66x = 226,690,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,690,570.44/14,732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,386.95

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