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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.93, 22,446.72 and 10,288.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.93, 22,446.72 and 10,288.41 is: 15,400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.93 : 22,446.72 = 10,288.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.93/22,446.72 = 10,288.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.93x = 22,446.72 × 10,288.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.93x = 230,941,058.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,941,058.52/14,995.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,400.25

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