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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.70, 22,457.61 and 10,046.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.70, 22,457.61 and 10,046.94 is: 15,057.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.70 : 22,457.61 = 10,046.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.70/22,457.61 = 10,046.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.70x = 22,457.61 × 10,046.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.70x = 225,630,260.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,630,260.21/14,984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,057.38

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