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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.44, 20,615.58 and 10,464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.44, 20,615.58 and 10,464.28 is: 14,425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.44 : 20,615.58 = 10,464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.44/20,615.58 = 10,464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.44x = 20,615.58 × 10,464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.44x = 215,727,201.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,727,201.48/14,954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,425.63

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