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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,992.52, 22,464.96 and 10,043.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,992.52, 22,464.96 and 10,043.96 is: 15,049.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,992.52 : 22,464.96 = 10,043.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,992.52/22,464.96 = 10,043.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,992.52x = 22,464.96 × 10,043.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,992.52x = 225,637,159.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,637,159.64/14,992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,049.98

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