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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.40, 22,431.60 and 10,288.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.40, 22,431.60 and 10,288.80 is: 15,433.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.40 : 22,431.60 = 10,288.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.40/22,431.60 = 10,288.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.40x = 22,431.60 × 10,288.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.40x = 230,794,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,794,246.08/14,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,433.20

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