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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.80, 22,462.20 and 10,309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.80, 22,462.20 and 10,309.20 is: 15,463.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.80 : 22,462.20 = 10,309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.80/22,462.20 = 10,309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.80x = 22,462.20 × 10,309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.80x = 231,567,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,567,312.24/14,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,463.80

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