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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,928.60, 22,371.30 and 10,306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,928.60, 22,371.30 and 10,306.20 is: 15,444.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,928.60 : 22,371.30 = 10,306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,928.60/22,371.30 = 10,306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,928.60x = 22,371.30 × 10,306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,928.60x = 230,563,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,563,092.06/14,928.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,444.39

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