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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.65, 22,398.98 and 10,267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.65, 22,398.98 and 10,267.05 is: 15,400.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.65 : 22,398.98 = 10,267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.65/22,398.98 = 10,267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.65x = 22,398.98 × 10,267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.65x = 229,971,396.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,971,396.27/14,932.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,400.58

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