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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,925.60, 22,366.80 and 10,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,925.60, 22,366.80 and 10,303.20 is: 15,439.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,925.60 : 22,366.80 = 10,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,925.60/22,366.80 = 10,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,925.60x = 22,366.80 × 10,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,925.60x = 230,449,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,449,613.76/14,925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,439.89

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