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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.70, 22,480.52 and 10,067.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.70, 22,480.52 and 10,067.64 is: 15,091.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.70 : 22,480.52 = 10,067.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.70/22,480.52 = 10,067.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.70x = 22,480.52 × 10,067.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.70x = 226,325,782.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,325,782.37/14,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,091.71

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