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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.80, 22,450.20 and 10,358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.80, 22,450.20 and 10,358.80 is: 15,538.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.80 : 22,450.20 = 10,358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.80/22,450.20 = 10,358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.80x = 22,450.20 × 10,358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.80x = 232,557,131.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,557,131.76/14,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,538.20

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