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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,916.72, 22,388.04 and 10,302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,916.72, 22,388.04 and 10,302.96 is: 15,463.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916.72 : 22,388.04 = 10,302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916.72/22,388.04 = 10,302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916.72x = 22,388.04 × 10,302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916.72x = 230,663,080.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,663,080.60/14,916.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,463.39

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