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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.42, 22,444.47 and 10,286.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.42, 22,444.47 and 10,286.91 is: 15,398.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.42 : 22,444.47 = 10,286.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.42/22,444.47 = 10,286.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.42x = 22,444.47 × 10,286.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.42x = 230,884,242.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,884,242.89/14,994.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,398.01

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