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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.52, 22,461.96 and 10,041.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.52, 22,461.96 and 10,041.96 is: 15,046.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.52 : 22,461.96 = 10,041.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.52/22,461.96 = 10,041.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.52x = 22,461.96 × 10,041.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.52x = 225,562,103.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,562,103.84/14,990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,046.98

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