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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,918.60, 22,385.10 and 10,526.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,918.60, 22,385.10 and 10,526.60 is: 15,794.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,918.60 : 22,385.10 = 10,526.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,918.60/22,385.10 = 10,526.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,918.60x = 22,385.10 × 10,526.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,918.60x = 235,638,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,638,993.66/14,918.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,794.98

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