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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.69, 22,482.81 and 10,320.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.69, 22,482.81 and 10,320.38 is: 15,474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.69 : 22,482.81 = 10,320.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.69/22,482.81 = 10,320.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.69x = 22,482.81 × 10,320.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.69x = 232,031,030.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,031,030.25/14,994.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,474.21

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