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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982, 22,460.30 and 10,036.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982, 22,460.30 and 10,036.50 is: 15,046.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982 : 22,460.30 = 10,036.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982/22,460.30 = 10,036.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982x = 22,460.30 × 10,036.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982x = 225,422,800.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,422,800.95/14,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,046.24

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