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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,906.21, 22,327.72 and 10,204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,906.21, 22,327.72 and 10,204.16 is: 15,284.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,906.21 : 22,327.72 = 10,204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,906.21/22,327.72 = 10,204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,906.21x = 22,327.72 × 10,204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,906.21x = 227,835,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,835,490.17/14,906.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,284.61

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