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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,829.36, 22,211.24 and 10,138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,829.36, 22,211.24 and 10,138.25 is: 15,184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,829.36 : 22,211.24 = 10,138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,829.36/22,211.24 = 10,138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,829.36x = 22,211.24 × 10,138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,829.36x = 225,182,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,182,942.18/14,829.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,184.94

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