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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,957.16, 22,443.15 and 10,998.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,957.16, 22,443.15 and 10,998.66 is: 16,503.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,957.16 : 22,443.15 = 10,998.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,957.16/22,443.15 = 10,998.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,957.16x = 22,443.15 × 10,998.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,957.16x = 246,844,576.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,844,576.18/14,957.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,503.44

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