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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,885.51, 22,333.71 and 10,730.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,885.51, 22,333.71 and 10,730.21 is: 16,099.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,885.51 : 22,333.71 = 10,730.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,885.51/22,333.71 = 10,730.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,885.51x = 22,333.71 × 10,730.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,885.51x = 239,645,286.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,645,286.71/14,885.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,099.24

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