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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,941.40, 22,349.68 and 10,498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,941.40, 22,349.68 and 10,498.76 is: 15,704.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,941.40 : 22,349.68 = 10,498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,941.40/22,349.68 = 10,498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,941.40x = 22,349.68 × 10,498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,941.40x = 234,643,788.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,643,788.40/14,941.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,704.27

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