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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.18, 22,444.10 and 10,286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.18, 22,444.10 and 10,286.66 is: 15,397.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.18 : 22,444.10 = 10,286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.18/22,444.10 = 10,286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.18x = 22,444.10 × 10,286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.18x = 230,874,713.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,874,713.49/14,994.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,397.63

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