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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,922.60, 22,391.10 and 10,530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,922.60, 22,391.10 and 10,530.60 is: 15,800.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,922.60 : 22,391.10 = 10,530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,922.60/22,391.10 = 10,530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,922.60x = 22,391.10 × 10,530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,922.60x = 235,791,717.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,791,717.66/14,922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,800.98

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