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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.70, 22,453.35 and 10,040.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.70, 22,453.35 and 10,040.90 is: 15,064.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.70 : 22,453.35 = 10,040.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.70/22,453.35 = 10,040.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.70x = 22,453.35 × 10,040.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.70x = 225,451,842.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,451,842.02/14,965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,064.57

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