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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.50, 22,449.98 and 10,033.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.50, 22,449.98 and 10,033.94 is: 15,034.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.50 : 22,449.98 = 10,033.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.50/22,449.98 = 10,033.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.50x = 22,449.98 × 10,033.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.50x = 225,261,752.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,261,752.32/14,982.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,034.99

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