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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,899.02, 22,345.83 and 10,502.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,899.02, 22,345.83 and 10,502.88 is: 15,752.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,899.02 : 22,345.83 = 10,502.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,899.02/22,345.83 = 10,502.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,899.02x = 22,345.83 × 10,502.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,899.02x = 234,695,570.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,695,570.99/14,899.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,752.42

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