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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.93, 22,302.60 and 10,491.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.93, 22,302.60 and 10,491.93 is: 15,740.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.93 : 22,302.60 = 10,491.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.93/22,302.60 = 10,491.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.93x = 22,302.60 × 10,491.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.93x = 233,997,318.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,997,318.02/14,865.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,740.51

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