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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.32, 22,459.92 and 10,840.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.32, 22,459.92 and 10,840.32 is: 16,246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.32 : 22,459.92 = 10,840.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.32/22,459.92 = 10,840.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.32x = 22,459.92 × 10,840.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.32x = 243,472,719.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,472,719.97/14,986.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,246.33

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