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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.40, 22,352.10 and 10,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.40, 22,352.10 and 10,235.80 is: 15,353.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.40 : 22,352.10 = 10,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.40/22,352.10 = 10,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.40x = 22,352.10 × 10,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.40x = 228,791,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,791,625.18/14,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,353.70

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