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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,930.42, 22,395.63 and 10,600.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,930.42, 22,395.63 and 10,600.16 is: 15,900.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930.42 : 22,395.63 = 10,600.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930.42/22,395.63 = 10,600.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930.42x = 22,395.63 × 10,600.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930.42x = 237,397,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,397,261.30/14,930.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,900.24

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