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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.41, 22,430.04 and 10,820.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.41, 22,430.04 and 10,820.29 is: 16,216.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.41 : 22,430.04 = 10,820.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.41/22,430.04 = 10,820.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.41x = 22,430.04 × 10,820.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.41x = 242,699,537.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,699,537.51/14,966.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,216.28

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