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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.60, 22,406.10 and 10,540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.60, 22,406.10 and 10,540.60 is: 15,815.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.60 : 22,406.10 = 10,540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.60/22,406.10 = 10,540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.60x = 22,406.10 × 10,540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.60x = 236,173,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,173,737.66/14,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,815.98

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