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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,988.20, 22,462.86 and 10,050.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,988.20, 22,462.86 and 10,050.44 is: 15,062.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,988.20 : 22,462.86 = 10,050.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,988.20/22,462.86 = 10,050.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,988.20x = 22,462.86 × 10,050.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,988.20x = 225,761,626.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,761,626.66/14,988.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,062.62

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