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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.40, 22,470.90 and 10,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.40, 22,470.90 and 10,055.80 is: 15,100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.40 : 22,470.90 = 10,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.40/22,470.90 = 10,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.40x = 22,470.90 × 10,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.40x = 225,962,876.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,962,876.22/14,964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,100.03

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