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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.52, 22,421.34 and 10,740.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.52, 22,421.34 and 10,740.36 is: 16,103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.52 : 22,421.34 = 10,740.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.52/22,421.34 = 10,740.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.52x = 22,421.34 × 10,740.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.52x = 240,813,263.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,813,263.28/14,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,103.04

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