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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,916.80, 22,375.20 and 10,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,916.80, 22,375.20 and 10,251.20 is: 15,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916.80 : 22,375.20 = 10,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916.80/22,375.20 = 10,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916.80x = 22,375.20 × 10,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916.80x = 229,372,650.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,372,650.24/14,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,376.80

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