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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.20, 22,474.80 and 10,317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.20, 22,474.80 and 10,317.60 is: 15,476.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.20 : 22,474.80 = 10,317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.20/22,474.80 = 10,317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.20x = 22,474.80 × 10,317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.20x = 231,885,996.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,885,996.48/14,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,476.40

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