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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,993.42, 22,442.98 and 10,285.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,993.42, 22,442.98 and 10,285.91 is: 15,396.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,993.42 : 22,442.98 = 10,285.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,993.42/22,442.98 = 10,285.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,993.42x = 22,442.98 × 10,285.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,993.42x = 230,846,333.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,846,333.72/14,993.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,396.51

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