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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.20, 22,464.36 and 10,051.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.20, 22,464.36 and 10,051.44 is: 15,064.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.20 : 22,464.36 = 10,051.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.20/22,464.36 = 10,051.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.20x = 22,464.36 × 10,051.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.20x = 225,799,166.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,799,166.68/14,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,064.12

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