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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,887.44, 22,345.80 and 10,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,887.44, 22,345.80 and 10,129 is: 15,203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,887.44 : 22,345.80 = 10,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,887.44/22,345.80 = 10,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,887.44x = 22,345.80 × 10,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,887.44x = 226,340,608.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,340,608.20/14,887.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,203.46

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