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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.39, 22,447.40 and 10,288.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.39, 22,447.40 and 10,288.87 is: 15,400.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.39 : 22,447.40 = 10,288.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.39/22,447.40 = 10,288.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.39x = 22,447.40 × 10,288.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.39x = 230,958,311.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,958,311.46/14,996.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,400.93

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