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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,953.92, 22,401.72 and 10,997.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,953.92, 22,401.72 and 10,997.88 is: 16,475.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,953.92 : 22,401.72 = 10,997.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,953.92/22,401.72 = 10,997.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,953.92x = 22,401.72 × 10,997.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,953.92x = 246,371,428.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,371,428.35/14,953.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,475.37

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