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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.55, 22,440.27 and 10,299.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.55, 22,440.27 and 10,299.83 is: 15,434.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.55 : 22,440.27 = 10,299.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.55/22,440.27 = 10,299.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.55x = 22,440.27 × 10,299.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.55x = 231,130,853.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,130,853.95/14,974.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,434.92

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